[Commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps of Iran: Ready to Deliver Devastating Counterattacks to Enemies] Golden Finance reported on October 9 that the Commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps of Iran, Vahidi, stated that no external forces have the authority to threaten, occupy, or interfere with the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz. The Strait of Hormuz is a critical global energy artery and represents Iran's strategic red line. Defending it is equivalent to defending Iran's national interests, national security, and dignity. He emphasized that the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy and the Iranian Army Navy maintain a high level of coordination and joint operational capability, equipped with various precision-guided missiles, attack drones, high-speed vessels, electronic warfare systems, and a robust coastal defense network, ready at any time to deliver decisive and devastating counterattacks to any enemy. (CCTV News)