An animation shows an Iranian commander using a stop sign to block US and UK ships while allowing Russia and China free passage and ejecting Gulf states. The video reflects Tehran's narrative of control over the strategic waterway, per Shia-affiliated channels.
The video, circulated on channels affiliated with the Shia axis, presents a clear hierarchy of access to the Strait of Hormuz: Western powers are denied passage, while Russia and China are welcomed; Gulf states are aggressively barred, and Iraq moves unimpeded. This aligns with Tehran's long-standing claims to the waterway, as The Zioneer has previously reported amid ongoing maritime tensions. No independent verification of the animation's origin or circulation is available beyond the single report.
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