Iranian Deputy Parliament Speaker Haji Babaei said Tuesday that the Strait of Hormuz has become a demonstration of Iran's power against the 'helpless' United States, warning that any country imposing sanctions on Iran will face a decisive response. The comments were reported by Israeli commentator Chananel Aviv.
Iranian Deputy Parliament Speaker Haji Babaei escalated rhetoric on Tuesday, describing the Strait of Hormuz as a 'powerful deterrent' against the United States. Babaei stated that the waterway has become a demonstration of Iran's strength, and warned that any nation imposing sanctions on Tehran will face a firm response. The comments, reported by Israeli commentator Chananel Aviv, follow a pattern of Iranian officials publicly asserting control over the strategic chokepoint. The Zioneer has previously covered threats from senior Iranian figures, including Mohsen Rezaei and IRGC commanders, who have framed the strait as a key leverage point in the ongoing confrontation with Washington. The current statement comes amid continued diplomatic friction over the Islamabad Agreement and the status of maritime navigation in the Gulf.
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