Iran's Top Leader Advisor: Hormuz Strait More Vital Than Nuclear Bombs, Vows Revenge

A close confidant of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyed Mojtaba Khamenei has declared the Strait of Hormuz to be of greater strategic value than dozens of nuclear bombs. Mohsen Rezaei, a military advisor to the Supreme Leader, described the vital waterway as a "strategic passage" during a memorial event for his father, former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. "This is more important than dozens of nuclear bombs, and the Islamic Republic of Iran will defend it," Rezaei stated, underscoring Iran's resolve to control the crucial maritime route. These strong words come amid heightened tensions in the region, following recent actions by the Iranian military against commercial vessels transiting the strait. Iran had previously declared a complete blockade of the strait, citing "illegal passage" by ships, which has drawn international concern and retaliatory actions. Rezaei also referenced the recent death of Ali Khamenei, referring to it as an attack on the "emotions of the Iranian people" and vowing that "revenge is not the end of the revolution, but an important means to continue it." He invoked the Quran, stating it emphasizes fighting enemies and subjugating aggressors, signaling a continued pursuit of retribution.

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This is more important than dozens of nuclear bombs, and the Islamic Republic of Iran will defend it.