{
  "id": 18674685,
  "title": "Iran army spokesman: Hormuz is ours, and it stays shut until Washington gives in",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/iran-army-spokesman-hormuz-is-ours-and-it-stays-shut-until-washington",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-07T08:39:13.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail-malaymail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/world/2026/11/07/iran-army-spokesman-hormuz-is-ours-and-it-stays-shut-until-washington-gives-in/242364"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On November 7, Iran's Armed Forces confirmed they have control over the Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway that remains closed until the United States agrees to Iran's demands, according to Brigadier General Mohammad Akraminia of the Iranian Army. Speaking at a ceremony in Tehran, he praised the readiness of Iran's military, including the Army, Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC), and Law Enforcement Command, which have improved following direct confrontations with the United States and the Israeli regime. Public support has bolstered military morale, he added.\n\nBefore the war, an average of 130 ships passed through the strait daily, transporting 20% of global oil, along with jet fuel and chemical fertilizers. Akraminia cautioned that a resurgence of US aggression would provoke an immediate response, noting that American bases and interests in the Persian Gulf and beyond West Asia are within range of Iranian drones and missiles. He emphasized that forces will respond swiftly, effectively, and without geographic restrictions, following the orders of Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Sayyid Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei.\n\nAkraminia cited US officials, estimating Washington's direct war costs at over $48 billion (RM196.8 billion), with indirect losses potentially lasting for years. The military official also referenced Republican election setbacks and protests in European countries. Additionally, he highlighted that 251 nights of public solidarity gatherings have further strengthened national unity.",
  "summary": "TEHRAN, Nov 7 — Iran’s Armed Forces have control over the Strait of Hormuz, which will remain closed until t...",
  "key_points": [
    "Iran controls Strait of Hormuz, keeping it closed until US agrees to demands",
    "Iranian Army spokesman Brigadier General Mohammad Akraminia confirms control",
    "US war costs estimated over $48 billion, with indirect losses lasting years"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}