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Iranian naval commanders in Spring 2026 asserted that U.S. forces are forced to maintain a distance of 500km from their shores due to Iran's deterrent power. Rejecting President Trump's rhetoric about the Iranian Navy's demise, Admiral Jalil Moqaddam stated that operational reality contradicts Washington's claims. Simultaneously, the IRGC issued a 2026 manifesto calling for an "Alien-free" Gulf security framework. The statement emphasized that regional collective wisdom is the only path to protecting energy supplies from U.S. "bullying." This 2026 escalation underscores Iran's strategic goal of forcing a U.S. withdrawal from the Gulf's vital maritime routes.
