Iranian Adviser: Strait of Hormuz Won't Reopen Under US Pressure
A senior adviser to Iran's Supreme Leader said the Strait of Hormuz would only open if Iran's conditions, including lifting a naval blockade, are met, Mehr News reported.
A senior adviser to the Leader of Iran's Islamic Revolution said the Strait of Hormuz will not be reopened under pressure from the United States, and would only open if Iran's conditions are met, including the lifting of a naval blockade, according to Mehr News.
The report did not name the adviser or specify what other conditions, beyond ending the blockade, Iran is said to require. It also did not clarify what blockade is being referenced or by which party it is imposed.
The Strait of Hormuz is a critical corridor for global oil shipments, and statements from Iranian officials about its status are closely watched by energy markets and regional security analysts.
This report reflects statements attributed to an Iranian official by a semi-official Iranian outlet and has not been independently verified.
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- Strait of Hormuz won't open under US pressure — Mehr News (Iran)
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