Ibrahim Redai, the senior military advisor to Iran's Supreme Leader, said Sunday that Iran seized the Strait of Hormuz 'by force' and will continue to hold it 'by force,' according to a statement posted on Telegram. The remarks add to a series of belligerent statements by Iranian officials regarding the strategic waterway.
Ibrahim Redai, the senior military advisor to Iran's Supreme Leader, issued a statement on Sunday asserting that Iran 'seized the Strait of Hormuz by force' and 'will keep it by force.' The statement, posted on Telegram, was accompanied by personal attacks against an unspecified target, referring to a 'failed rapist' and challenging the addressee to act against Pakistan.
The statement is the latest in a series of aggressive claims by Iranian officials regarding control of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for global oil shipments. As The Zioneer has reported, Mohsen Rezaei, a former IRGC commander and current military advisor to the Supreme Leader, warned the US earlier this month to accept Iran's terms or lose credibility (June 11). Separately, Ebrahim Rezaee, spokesman for the Iranian parliament's National Security Committee, stated on Sunday morning that Iran seized the strait 'by force' and will continue to hold it 'by force' (July 12).
It remains unclear whether the latest statement from Redai reflects a new escalation in rhetoric or coordination with previous statements. The identity of the target of the personal attacks was not specified, and no response from the US or other stakeholders has been reported.
4 developments
- DevelopingIran claims it attacked enemy forces near Strait of Hormuz
- StrongIranian chief of staff claims full control of Strait of Hormuz, threatens shipping
- StrongIran warns ships using unauthorized routes in Strait of Hormuz face risks, spokesman says
- StrongIran threatens indefinite Hormuz closure, blocks IAEA inspections as Israeli officials warn of shifting U.S. support
Source and signal
- Internal intake