Iran's Pezeshkian says Hormuz Strait will reopen only if US ends port blockade
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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said the Strait of Hormuz will reopen to shipping only when the United States ends its blockade of Iranian ports and attacks on the Islamic Republic. He accused Washington of resorting to blockade after failing to achieve its goals militarily. Pezeshkian added that the sea route is not vital for Iran and will not force its surrender.
Key Facts
- Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said the Strait of Hormuz will reopen only when the US ends its blockade of Iranian ports and attacks on Iran.
- Pezeshkian accused Washington of resorting to blockade after failing to achieve its goals militarily.
- The Iranian president said the sea route is not vital for Iran and will not force its surrender.
Conditional Reopening
Iran will resume free movement of ships in the Strait of Hormuz only when the United States ends its blockade of Iranian ports and attacks on the Islamic Republic, President Masoud Pezeshkian said. The path through the strait will be opened on the condition that the US abandons its siege and aggression against Iran, Pezeshkian was quoted as saying by ISNA.
US Military Failure
According to Pezeshkian, Washington was unable to achieve its goals by military means and then resorted to blockade. He added that the sea route is not of vital importance to Iran and that such actions will not force Iran to surrender.
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