Iranian army chief: Strait of Hormuz will not return to previous status
Iran’s army chief says Tehran will defend its position in the Strait of Hormuz at any cost, stressing the waterway’s strategic importance.
Iranian military leader Major General Amir Hatami has warned that the Strait of Hormuz will not revert to its pre-war status. In an interview broadcast on Iranian television, the army chief emphasized the strategic significance of the waterway, stating that Tehran will defend it at all costs, regardless of the consequences. Major General Hatami highlighted that the activation of the Strait of Hormuz is a legacy left by the American president, asserting that the strait will not return to its previous condition.
He characterized the Strait of Hormuz as a geopolitical advantage bestowed upon the Iranian people by God, underscoring its crucial role as a major global energy and trade route. The remarks by Major General Hatami come as disputes persist regarding the future of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran has previously indicated that the resumption of shipping traffic will hinge on the removal of the US naval blockade and alterations to the conflict's conditions.
Fars news agency quoted Major General Hatami as announcing a $30,000 reward for any Iranian who captures or kills a US soldier, which will be provided by the Iranian people.
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