Iran's army spokesman said Tuesday that the Strait of Hormuz will never be reopened through war, terror, or US aggression, and that respecting the rights of the Iranian people is the only way to reopen the waterway. He also vowed revenge for those killed, particularly the leader, according to state media.
At 11:10 Jerusalem, Iran's army spokesman issued a statement vowing revenge for the three civilians killed in a US pre-dawn strike on Hormozgan province, and declared that the Strait of Hormuz will not be reopened through war, terror, or US aggression. The statement follows the initial report of the strike and the earlier warning from the same spokesman, both published at 11:10 Jerusalem.
The Zioneer previously reported that the Iranian body established to control the strait declared a closure on Sunday, July 12, at 16:21 Jerusalem, citing US actions. Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf warned on July 9 at 09:09 Jerusalem that the strait will only open on Iranian terms. US Energy Secretary acknowledged on June 30 at 22:38 Jerusalem that Iran has not reopened the strait and tankers rely on US Navy assistance.
The spokesman's language mirrors earlier Iranian messaging. The Zioneer reported on June 21 that an Iranian negotiator linked the strait's reopening to Israeli restraint in Lebanon. Deputy Foreign Minister Gharibabadi said on June 19 that the strait's reopening is only partial.
The statement does not specify a timeframe or target for revenge. The operational status of the strait remains unclear, with no independent confirmation available at time of reporting.
3 developments
- DevelopingIranian parliamentary official: Hormuz Strait not won by negotiation, won't be ceded by negotiation
- StrongIranian negotiator: Strait of Hormuz will not reopen unless Israel restrained in Lebanon
- StrongIranian Strait of Hormuz authority declares closure until further notice, citing US actions
- StrongIranian chief of staff claims full control of Strait of Hormuz, threatens shipping
Source and signal
- Internal intake