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Iran vows to prevent US from reopening Strait of Hormuz
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Iran vows to prevent US from reopening Strait of Hormuz

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  • Iran vows to prevent the US from forcibly reopening the Strait of Hormuz, stating its forces will not relent.
  • The Strait of Hormuz is crucial for global oil transport, with about 20% of the world's oil passing through it.
  • The US has repeatedly attacked Iran, while Iran has retaliated with strikes toward Gulf states, escalating tensions.

Iran's army has declared it will prevent the US from forcefully reopening the Strait of Hormuz, asserting that its forces will not yield control of the vital waterway.

The Strait of Hormuz will never be opened by war, evil, and American aggression.

— Mohammad AkraminiaIranian army spokesperson Mohammad Akraminia stated Iran's position on the Strait of Hormuz.

"The Strait of Hormuz will never be opened by war, evil, and American aggression," stated the army's spokesperson, Mohammad Akraminia. He emphasized that "respecting the rights of the Iranian people is the only way to open the Strait." Akraminia also noted Iran's obligation to avenge the martyrs, particularly the "martyred leader of the Islamic Revolution."

The Strait of Hormuz is central to the conflict between the US and Iran. Approximately 20% of global oil passes through this waterway, and its closure previously caused a 50% surge in international oil prices. Although Iran and the US had agreed to reopen the Strait for 60 days under a Memorandum of Understanding to reach a final agreement, both sides have accused each other of violations.

respecting the rights of the Iranian people is the only way to open the Strait.

— Mohammad AkraminiaIranian army spokesperson Mohammad Akraminia explained the conditions for opening the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran announced the waterway's closure on Saturday, citing unauthorized transit, and confirmed the suspension remained in place the following day until "stability and calm" were restored. Akraminia's remarks followed recent US missile and drone strikes across Iranian cities, including Bushehr and Chabahar. This action by the US is a response to President Donald Trump's threat to seize control of the Strait, stating, "We are taking over the Strait. They have nothing."

We are obligated to avenge the blood of the martyrs, especially the martyred leader of the Islamic Revolution.

— Mohammad AkraminiaIranian army spokesperson Mohammad Akraminia expressed Iran's commitment to retribution.

The US blockade on Iran is set to resume, with Trump announcing the military would "be stopping Iran's ships or customers from entering or leaving" the Strait. Despite Iran's closure, Trump declared, "Hormuz Strait is open, and will remain open, ‌with or without Iran." He also proposed a 20% cargo charge on all other vessels to reimburse the US for securing the waterway.

We are taking over the Strait. They have nothing. They’ve got nothing.

— Donald TrumpUS President Donald Trump threatened to seize control of the Strait of Hormuz.
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