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Iran: 'We will not allow the US to interfere in the Strait of Hormuz'
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Iran: 'We will not allow the US to interfere in the Strait of Hormuz'

From Ta Nea · () Greek

Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Iran stated it will not permit U.S. intervention in the Strait of Hormuz, according to its military.
  • The Iranian military warned of decisive resistance against any U.S. attempts to manage passage without consultation.
  • This statement follows U.S. President Trump's remarks about the U.S. taking control and being compensated for guarding the strait.

Iran has declared it will not allow the United States to interfere with the management of the Strait of Hormuz, asserting that any U.S. military effort to organize passage without Iranian consultation will be met with "decisive resistance." The statement was issued by the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, Iran's joint military command, and reported by state media.

We will not allow the United States to interfere in the management of the Strait of Hormuz.

— Khatam al-Anbiya Central HeadquartersIssuing a statement on Iran's stance regarding U.S. presence in the Strait of Hormuz.

This assertion comes after U.S. President Donald Trump stated that the United States was "taking control" of the Strait of Hormuz. Trump accused Iran of violating a prior agreement and emphasized that Washington would act as a "guardian" of the vital waterway, suggesting the U.S. should be compensated for this role. He also criticized Iran's leadership as "a bad group of people."

We will be paid to guard the Strait.

— Donald TrumpCommenting on the U.S. role in guarding the Strait of Hormuz and its strategic importance for global energy trade.

Earlier, Tehran had announced the closure of the Strait due to "unauthorized passage," with state media reporting on Sunday that navigation remained suspended and permits would only be issued when "stability and calm" were restored. Trump reiterated his stance, stating, "We had a deal, a comprehensive deal, and then they broke it. They always do. We have made ten deals with these people and now we are going to hit them very hard."

We had a deal, a comprehensive deal, and then they broke it. They always do. We have made ten deals with these people and now we are going to hit them very hard.

— Donald TrumpAccusing Iran of violating agreements and threatening strong action.

Iranian Revolutionary Guards stated on Monday that the only way to restore normal navigation through the strait is to end U.S. military interventions in the region. They warned that continued U.S. involvement could lead to "larger incidents in the global oil and gas sector." Recent exchanges of fire between U.S. and Iranian forces, involving missiles and drones, have escalated tensions. Tehran reported striking U.S. military facilities in the Persian Gulf, contributing to rising oil prices and casting doubt on a temporary U.S.-Iran agreement signed last month.

The only way to restore normal navigation through the strait is to end U.S. military interventions in the region.

— Iranian Revolutionary GuardsStating the condition for restoring normal navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.
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Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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