Iran's Supreme National Security Secretary: Strait of Hormuz will not be opened by threats, and Iran will not back down
The Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, Mohsen Rezaei, affirmed that the Strait of Hormuz will not be opened under threat or pressure, emphasizing that Tehran will not retreat from its position and conditions. The statements come amid ongoing tensions over navigation in the strategic waterway, with diplomatic efforts underway to reach an understanding on resuming navigation.
The Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, Mohsen Rezaei, affirmed on Tuesday that the Strait of Hormuz will not be opened under threat or pressure, emphasizing that Tehran will not retreat from its position and conditions. Rezaei stated, in remarks carried by media outlets, that opening the strait cannot be achieved through threats or pressure on Iran, amid ongoing tensions over navigation in the strategic waterway. The Iranian official's remarks come as pressures and negotiations continue regarding the future of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, which serves as a major corridor for global oil and energy shipping. Tehran has previously linked the reopening of the strait to the fulfillment of a set of conditions, including ending the war and lifting the siege and sanctions, while the United States demands guaranteed freedom of navigation in the waterway. In September, Rezaei announced that Iran would deal with any ships entering a declared exclusion zone outside the Strait of Hormuz according to procedures including sanctions, amid continued confrontation and mutual pressure. The new Iranian position comes as diplomatic efforts continue to reach an understanding on resuming navigation in the strait, with Tehran insisting on linking its opening to the implementation of its demands.