Iranian Army Spokesman General Mohammad Akrami said Monday that the war must continue until 'full deterrence' is achieved, and warned that any country cooperating with the United States will face 'problems' with shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Akrami accused some nations of exploiting Hormuz for equipment transfers while coordinating with the US, and then using that equipment against Iran.
Iranian Army Spokesman General Mohammad Akrami issued a statement Monday reiterating Tehran's hardline stance on the Strait of Hormuz and the ongoing war. Akrami declared that the war must continue until 'full deterrence' is achieved, and explicitly warned that countries cooperating with the United States would face 'problems' with the passage of their ships through the strategic waterway. He accused unnamed nations of using the Strait of Hormuz to transfer equipment and ammunition while coordinating with the United States, and then turning that equipment against Iran.
The statement adds to the ongoing dispute over the Strait of Hormuz, which has been a central point of strategic friction. As The Zioneer has reported, the IRGC has declared a closure of the strait to foreign shipping, a move that the U.S. has disputed. In recent weeks, conflicting reports have emerged about the status of the waterway, with Iranian officials repeatedly linking the closure to Israeli military operations in Lebanon. The U.S. Energy Secretary acknowledged last month that the strait remains effectively closed, with oil tankers relying on U.S. Navy escort.
Akrami's latest comments reinforce the Iranian position that the war is not over and that the Strait of Hormuz will remain a tool of leverage against U.S. allies. The remarks come as international efforts to mediate the conflict continue, with no breakthrough reported.
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