IRGC spokesman General Hossein Mahbi: Strait of Hormuz is a 'geographical battle'

General Hossein Mahbi, the IRGC spokesman, said Sunday that Iran forced the enemy to abandon its objectives and seek to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, adding that the waterway is a 'geographical battle' that will remain closed until the enemy accepts all conditions.

The statement comes an hour after a similar declaration by the same spokesman, reported by The Zioneer at 10:00, in which he said the strait would remain closed until the enemy accepts all conditions. Today's iteration adds the general's characterization of the strait as a 'geographical battle' and claims that Iran has already forced the enemy to abandon its goals. The IRGC has maintained a blockade of the strategic waterway since late June, citing foreign intervention and demanding concessions. The latest statement reiterates that the strait will remain closed until all Iranian conditions are met, underscoring the IRGC's continued hardline posture amid ongoing diplomatic efforts.

4 developments

1. 13:58 · 9 AugLatest

   IRGC will hold Strait of Hormuz until enemy accepts all conditions.

2. 11:23 · 9 Aug

   IRGC spokesman characterizes the Strait of Hormuz as a 'geographical battle'.

3. 10:00 · 9 Aug

   IRGC spokesman: Strait to remain closed until all conditions met.

• Developing05:00 · 15 JulIRGC says Strait of Hormuz to remain closed until US stops 'evil acts'
• Developing13:41 · 10 JulIRGC maritime center: Strait of Hormuz threat level remains high, forces ready for defense and attack
• Developing14:37 · 23 JulIRGC correspondent vows to defend Strait of Hormuz 'with our bodies'
• Developing10:00 · 21 JulIranian military source: Strait of Hormuz closure to continue until US halts 'aggressive actions'

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