Iranian General Says Tehran Retains "Initiative" in Strait of Hormuz, Rejecting US Claims
Armed Forces spokesperson Brigadier General Abolfazl Shekarchi dismissed recent American statements about the strategic waterway, according to Iran's IRNA news agency.
Iranian Armed Forces spokesperson Brigadier General Abolfazl Shekarchi has rejected recent claims by the United States regarding the Strait of Hormuz, asserting that Iran maintains control over the strategically important waterway, the semi-official IRNA news agency reported.
According to IRNA, Shekarchi said the "initiative" in the Strait of Hormuz remains firmly with Iran, pushing back against what he described as the latest US assertions concerning the passage.
The Strait of Hormuz, which connects the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman, is a critical channel for global oil shipments and has long been a focal point of tension between Iran and Western nations, particularly the United States.
IRNA's report did not specify the exact nature of the US claims that Shekarchi was responding to, nor did it provide additional details on the general's remarks beyond his assertion of Iranian control over the waterway.
Iranian officials have periodically emphasized the country's strategic position along the strait, through which a significant portion of the world's seaborne oil trade passes, as a point of leverage in broader disputes with Washington.
This report is based solely on IRNA's account, and independent confirmation of the specific US statements referenced by Shekarchi was not immediately available.
Sources
- Armed Forces spokesperson: Iran still has initiative in Strait of Hormuz despite US claims — IRNA (Iran)
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