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Iran Vows to Hold Strait of Hormuz Until "Rights Secured" Amid US Blockade

A top advisor to Iran's Supreme Leader has declared that Iran will not withdraw from the Strait of Hormuz until its economic and maritime rights are fully secured. The statement is a direct response to the US Central Command's announcement of a successful comprehensive blockade of Iran's ports. The strategic waterway, through which about one-fifth of the world's oil flows, remains a focal point of confrontation. Iran asserts it is setting new preconditions for any negotiations, contrasting with past talks.

Key Points: Iran Warns US Over Strait of Hormuz Control, Rejects Blockade

  • Iran issues warning over US naval blockade
  • Strait of Hormuz is key leverage for Tehran
  • US claims successful blockade of Iranian ports
  • Nearly 20% of global oil supply passes through strait
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"Iran will not leave Hormuz until its rights are fully secured": Khamenei's Advisor on US blockade

Iran's military advisor Mohsen Rezaei states Iran will not leave the strategic Strait of Hormuz until its rights are secured, responding to a US naval blockade.

"Iran will not leave the Strait of Hormuz until its rights are fully secured. - Mohsen Rezaei"

Tehran, April 16

Military adviser of Iran's Supreme Leader, Mohsen Rezaei, issued a strong warning to the US following its naval blockade on Iranian ports, stating that the Islamic Republic will not withdraw from the Strait of Hormuz until its "rights are fully secured", Iranian State Media, Press TV reported.

According to Press TV, the advisor, who was also a former commander in Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), stated that Iran considers the strategic waterway a critical point of leverage and will continue to assert control over it in response to what Tehran calls unlawful restrictions on its economic and maritime activity.

"Iran will not leave the Strait of Hormuz until its rights are fully secured. Based on past negotiations, agreements must be drafted more carefully, with a stronger focus on economic issues. Unlike the US, which fears prolonged war, Iran is fully prepared and experienced in long-term war. Why do US vessels and forces avoid crossing the Strait of Hormuz if Iran's navy has supposedly been destroyed? Unlike previous talks where the other side set the terms, Iran is now setting the preconditions," Rezaei said, as quoted by Press TV.

The Strait of Hormuz, through which nearly one-fifth of the world's oil supply passes, has become the focal point of the ongoing confrontation between Iran and the US despite diplomatic engagement taking place in the background to find a complete solution to end the hostilities in West Asia.

This comes amid an announcement by the United States Central Command (CENTCOM) on Wednesday that a comprehensive blockade of Iran's ports has been successfully implemented, with US forces asserting maritime dominance across key regional waterways, including the Strait of Hormuz.

In a statement, CENTCOM Commander Admiral Brad Cooper said that within 36 hours of the operation's launch, US forces had effectively halted all maritime trade entering and leaving Iran.

- ANI

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Priya S
Iran is standing its ground, which is understandable from their perspective. But the US blockade is a serious escalation. As a country that values strategic autonomy, India must carefully navigate this. We have good relations with both Iran and the US, and we should use that position to advocate for peaceful resolution.
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Rohit P
Honestly, both sides are playing with fire. The advisor's statement about being "prepared for long-term war" is chilling. This isn't just about Iran and US; it will affect the entire region and beyond. India should accelerate its efforts to diversify energy sources away from the Gulf to reduce vulnerability.
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Sarah B
While I understand Iran's frustration, a blockade of a major global chokepoint is not the answer. It hurts ordinary people worldwide. The international community, including powers like India, needs to step up mediation efforts before this spirals out of control. Diplomacy is the only way forward.
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Vikram M
The Chabahar port development is a key strategic project for India's access to Central Asia. Any full-scale conflict in the Strait will jeopardize that. Our foreign policy must be pragmatic and protect our national interests above all. Hope cooler heads prevail.
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Karthik V
The language from the Iranian advisor is very aggressive. "Setting preconditions" and talking about long-term war experience shows they are not backing down. The US CENTCOM also seems confident. This is a dangerous stalemate. As an Indian, my main concern is the potential spike in petrol and diesel prices if oil shipments are affected. Ya Allah, please keep the peace.

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