Iran Says Strait of Hormuz Will Only Reopen on Tehran’s Terms as Response to Any Attack Will Have No Geographic Limits
Iran’s army vows an immediate response with no geographic limits to any attack and insists the Strait of Hormuz will only reopen on Tehran’s terms, amid diplomatic moves and signs of military escalation.
Iran’s army affirmed on Saturday that its forces are now stronger and more prepared than they were at the start of the US-Israeli war on Iran, vowing an immediate and effective response to any attack without being bound by geographic limits, and stressing that the Strait of Hormuz will not be opened to navigation except on Tehran’s terms.
Iranian army spokesman Mohammad Akrami Nia said the armed forces are at maximum alert and have gained military experience, motivation and greater self-confidence as a result of direct confrontation with the United States and “Israel.”
He added that the directives of Iran’s supreme leader require that the armed forces’ response be immediate and effective and without geographic limits, stressing that these directives form the basis of the Iranian forces’ action.
Akrami Nia explained that Tehran controls the Strait of Hormuz and that its reopening is contingent on the United States accepting Iran’s conditions, at a time when Iran is seeking to restrict navigation through this strategic passage, through which about a fifth of global oil consumption passes.
On the other side, US Central Command announced on Friday a reward of up to $20 million, with the possibility of providing relocation, in exchange for information related to Iran’s nuclear program, including its facilities, equipment and personnel.
These developments come alongside diplomatic moves to prevent a resumption of military operations, as US President Donald Trump held a phone call with Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani to discuss mediation efforts aimed at ending the war.
Trump said Washington is holding talks with Tehran, considering that the latter wants to reach an agreement, while Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stressed that his country is working to find a solution through dialogue.
On the ground, Iranian media reported two explosions on Qeshm Island and that a US drone was hit by Iranian air defense fire, with no official information issued on the extent of damage caused by the explosions.
