Al Jazeera live updates indicate an escalating situation in the Strait of Hormuz, with an increasing number of vessels and oil tankers being attacked. Iran states it will continue its actions, as it will not allow any change in the situation, and claims full control over the Strait of Hormuz. There is significant discussion in Tehran about an impending escalation, with expectations that the U.S. might even launch an attack before the midterm elections. The Commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Ground Forces boasted that Iran is more prepared than ever and has produced enough weaponry and equipment to wage a symmetrical war against the United States.