BREAKING: Iran Says Strait of Hormuz Will Not Reopen Through U.S. Military Pressure
Iran has declared that the Strait of Hormuz will “never be reopened by war, hostility, or acts of aggression by the United States,” according to Iranian Army spokesman Brigadier General Mohammad Akrami-Nia.
Speaking on July 13, Akrami-Nia said Tehran closed the strategically vital waterway after accusing Washington of attempting to escort ships through what he described as an “unauthorized” maritime passage, alleging the move violated a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed last month.
According to the Iranian military spokesman, the agreement provided for 60 days of free maritime transit, and Iran claims the United States breached its terms by conducting operations outside the agreed framework.
Akrami-Nia stated that the only path to reopening the Strait of Hormuz is for the United States to respect the rights of the Iranian people and fully comply with the memorandum, warning that any actions taken outside the agreement would be met with “a decisive response” from Iran.
The senior officer also praised what he described as Iran’s national unity and public mobilization during the February conflict, while commending the large turnout at the funeral ceremonies of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
The Strait of Hormuz remains one of the world’s most strategically important maritime chokepoints, with any disruption to shipping through the passage carrying significant implications for global energy markets and international trade. Iran’s latest remarks are likely to further heighten tensions with the United States amid the ongoing regional crisis.
