Why it matters:
The stark warning issued by the spokespman of Iran's Khatam al-Anbia Central Headquarters comes as Washington's repeated provocations in the Persian Gulf escalate tensions, with Tehran making clear that its sovereignty over the strategic waterway is non-negotiabl.
The big picture:
As the U.S. seeks to regain influence in West Asia following its strategic setbacks, Iran's armed forces have placed the Strait of Hormuz, the world's most vital energy chokepoint, at the center of the confrontation. Tehran's message is unambiguous: any vessel operating outside Iran-designated channels without proper authorization will face swift retaliation, and regional governments that facilitate American aggression will face the consequences, too.
What he's saying:
The spokespeman of Khatam Al-Anbiya HQ: "We will not and shall not allow the U.S. any interference in managing the Strait of Hormuz. The U.S. adventurism and repeated mischief in the region have seriously endangered regional security, international trade, and the passage of commercial and oil tanker vessels, with cooperation from some regional countries heightening the risk of a full-scale war."
The statement further cautioned regional leaders: "Any cooperation with the U.S. and logistical support for its aggressor army will be considered an act of war against Iran's sovereignty and national security. Should war spread across the region, the flames of fire will engulf all regional countries."
Go deeper:
The Strait of Hormuz represents not merely a geographical waterway but the strategic heart of Iran's defensive and economic sovereignty. The Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei has consistently emphasized that the Persian Gulf's security must be maintained by regional nations not by extra-regional forces like the U.S. military.
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