Iranian Leader's Aide: Tehran to Shatter American Maritime Blockade in Case of Negotiations Failure
An advisor to the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution stated that Tehran remains committed to diplomacy but will not hesitate to firmly break Washington's naval blockade imposed on the Strait of Hormuz if talks between the two sides fail.
“At the moment, we are pursuing our goals through negotiations. However, since a naval blockade constitutes a violation of our rights, we do not accept this situation and will definitely break any naval blockade,” Mohsen Rezaei, a member of Iran’s Expediency Council, said in an interview with RT.The former IRGC commander added that Iran will never allow its legitimate rights to be violated.He said Iran is fully committed to serious diplomatic efforts to secure its legitimate rights, but stands far more resolute and ready to defend its sovereignty with overwhelming force if necessary.Rezaei left no room for ambiguity, “We are serious about negotiations, but we are even more serious about defending ourselves.”He stressed that Iran seeks victory through diplomacy, on the battlefield, and in protecting its national interests.
Tehran shut down the Strait of Hormuz to its enemies and their allies following the latest US-Israeli onslaught against Iran.Iranian authorities introduced much stricter controls after US President Donald Trump announced a blockade targeting Iranian vessels and ports.Tehran says the measures violate the terms of a Pakistan-brokered ceasefire that took effect in early April and was later extended unilaterally by Washington.Iran insists it will not reopen the Strait of Hormuz, through which one-fifth of the world’s oil and gas supplies pass, unless the illegal blockade is lifted and the war reaches a permanent end.The Iranian authority controlling the Strait of Hormuz in the Persian Gulf has defined the supervisory management zone of the waterway, announcing that movement through the strategic corridor requires coordination and a permit.
The Supreme Leader’s adviser highlighted how Iran has successfully exposed the aggressive and unreliable nature of the United States to the world during recent confrontations.He stated, “In the negotiations, we are showing the world what America truly is and on what principles it actually operates. Simply exposing America’s real face, its repeated violation of agreements, breach of international law, and disregard for human rights, is in itself a victory for us.”"We want to win in negotiations, in war and in self-defense," the former IRGC commander emphasized.
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