A senior advisor to Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) announced that, reportedly for the first time, no United States naval vessels are currently operating in the Persian Gulf. This absence extends to the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, the Sea of Oman, and the northern reaches of the Indian Ocean, according to the advisor. The announcement, made to Iran’s IRNA news agency in Tehran, marks a significant claim regarding the regional naval presence. The IRGC advisor did not provide details regarding the duration of this reported absence of US forces. This development potentially signals a shift in the balance of power or naval activity within these critical waterways. Further analysis will be needed to confirm the claim and understand its implications for regional security.