Iran will always control Strait of Hormuz, says top adviser
Iran will maintain permanent control over the Strait of Hormuz and manage its operations, a senior adviser to Iran’s Supreme Leader said.
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AIYahya Rahim Safavi, military adviser to Iran’s Supreme Leader, said Iran will always control the Strait of Hormuz and will manage its operations.
He noted that if Washington implements Iran’s proposals, alternative mechanisms for ship passage through Hormuz could be considered.
Safavi added that Iran and Oman have agreed on a mechanism for traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, but said Washington is obstructing its implementation.
He pointed out that linking the Strait of Hormuz with Bab al-Mandab would change the dynamics of warfare in the region.
He warned that if Washington starts a new war, it could face a new front around the Red Sea and Bab al-Mandab.