The mayor of Tehran said Iran will close the Strait of Hormuz whenever the United States fails to fulfill its commitments, according to a statement carried by Iranian media. He added that Russia doubted Iran would achieve such capability.
The mayor of Tehran issued a threat Tuesday morning to close the Strait of Hormuz whenever the United States violates its commitments, marking the latest in a series of Iranian escalatory statements over the strategic waterway. Speaking to Iranian media, the mayor said 'the Russians told us they didn't believe we would achieve such capability,' referencing Iranian power projection in the strait. The statement follows days of growing tension over the strait, which Iran has claimed to control since a confrontation with US forces last week. Previous Zioneer reports have tracked the Iranian military's on-record enforcement of a blockade, conflicting US-Iran claims over a framework deal, and a Washington Post analysis asserting that the Trump administration was forced to back down. The mayor's remarks do not specify what would constitute a US violation, nor do they indicate any new operational steps — they appear to be a political warning aimed at rallying domestic support and signaling resolve ahead of any further negotiations.
2 developments
- StrongIran issues new direct threat to US over Strait of Hormuz, warns of 'immediate' retaliation
- StrongTrump threatens to 'blow the sh*t out of' Iran over Strait of Hormuz
- DevelopingIranian official warns Tehran will enforce Hormuz sovereignty, threatens to strike regional infrastructure if US attacks
- DevelopingGrand Imam of Tehran Accuses US of Violating Strait of Hormuz Agreement
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