A senior advisor to the commander-in-chief of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has stated that, reportedly for the first time, no American naval vessels are currently operating in the Persian Gulf. This claim extends to the Strait of Hormuz, the Sea of Oman, and even the northern Indian Ocean, according to the advisor. The announcement, made in Tehran on October 5th, suggests a significant shift in the U.S. naval deployment in the region. This reported absence of U.S. vessels has not been independently verified. The IRGC’s statement comes amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East, and could be interpreted as a demonstration of Iran’s regional influence. Further details regarding the duration of this reported absence and the reasons behind it remain unclear.