IRGC spokesperson Brig. Gen. Hossein Mohebbi mocked CENTCOM chief Adm. Brad Cooper today over his flight over the Strait of Hormuz, urging him to "face reality" and citing oil prices to challenge US claims the waterway remains open.
Other IRGC developments from inside Iran:
• Oct 25 missile exchange at Sirik: Iran's Fars news agency reported the IRGC fired an anti-ship cruise missile from Sirik Island toward a vessel transiting Hormuz on Oct 25. Minutes later, an unidentified missile struck the IRGC launcher at Sirik, triggering explosions.
• No new attacks Oct 26: Maritime trackers report no new confirmed attacks today. Lloyd's List notes October is now the highest monthly total since the war began, with 28 attacks.
• Undersea cables threat: IRGC deputy head of political affairs Yadollah Javani repeated the warning that Iran has detailed plans to hit seven major internet cables beneath the Strait of Hormuz if Iranian infrastructure is attacked.
• Protests: An IRGC member was killed in Tehran on Oct 26 by protesters using a hand grenade, according to Iranian media. Two Basij members were also killed in Amol on Oct 27.