A source within the Iranian security apparatus stated to state television Press TV that Iran intends to close the Strait of Hormuz in the event of any new military action by the United States. This declaration followed remarks made by U.S. President Donald Trump at a NATO summit in Turkey, where he stated that the U.S.
would “strike strongly again” against Iran, according to Sky News. The source indicated that Iran’s revised strategy involves completely closing the Strait of Hormuz subsequent to any American attack. The Strait of Hormuz is recognized as a maritime passage of critical global economic importance, as it is the route through which an estimated one-fifth of global oil and liquefied natural gas supplies pass under normal operating conditions.
Beyond the potential closure of the Strait, the source also issued a warning that Iran would execute strikes targeting a volume “at least double the number” of targets following any perceived American attack. The warning suggests a significant escalation in regional tensions, centering on the vital waterways connecting the Persian Gulf to the Arabian Sea. International monitoring groups have highlighted the strategic importance of maintaining open passage through the Strait for global energy markets.
The statement underscores a heightened level of geopolitical risk in the region.
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