Iran Says More Than 500 Telecom Sites Hit During War as Tehran Rejects US Control of Strait of Hormuz

Iran's telecommunications infrastructure suffered significant damage during the recent conflict, with Communications Minister Sattar Hashemi stating that more than 500 sites were struck. Some facilities were hit more than once, even after repairs. Despite the widespread damage, the government and telecom operators managed to sustain critical services, including phone and messaging, and ensured connectivity between mainland Iran and its Persian Gulf islands. Efforts were also made to keep broadcasts on air and to protect facilities supporting aerospace research and development, though these were also impacted.

Meanwhile, Iran's judiciary chief Gholamhossein Mohseni-Ejei strongly refuted U.S. President Donald Trump's remarks regarding U.S. control over the Strait of Hormuz. Mohseni-Ejei asserted Iran's position as the "owner and ruler" of the strategic waterway, warning that any attempt to challenge Tehran would result in defeat. He emphasized that Iran's stance is backed by international law and national sovereignty, pointing to past failures by U.S. warships to establish control in the strait.

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Iran considers itself the “owner and ruler” of the waterway and warned that any force attempting to challenge Tehran there would be defeated.