Iran Army Claims War Readiness, Links Strait of Hormuz Opening to US Concessions
Translated & summarized from i24NEWS Arabic by baba
Iran's armed forces are on high alert and more prepared for war, according to army spokesperson Mohammad Akrami Nia. He claimed Iran controls the Strait of Hormuz, stating its reopening depends on U.S. acceptance of Tehran's terms. While U.S. ships withdrawing may reduce attack likelihood, Iran warned any new assault would face an immediate, unrestricted response.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Iran's armed forces are on high alert and more prepared for war, claims army spokesperson Mohammad Akrami Nia.
- Iran controls the Strait of Hormuz, and its reopening is conditional on U.S. accepting Tehran's terms.
- The U.S. disputes Iran's control over the Strait of Hormuz, asserting its own control.
- Iran's military has gained experience and confidence from past confrontations with the U.S. and Israel.
- Any new attack on Iran would be met with an immediate and effective response, according to the army.
- The Strait of Hormuz is crucial for global oil supplies, jet fuel, and chemical fertilizers.
The Iranian Army spokesperson, Mohammad Akrami Nia, stated on Friday that Iran's armed forces, including the army, Revolutionary Guard, and internal security forces, are on high alert and more prepared for war than at the start of past conflicts due to direct confrontations with the United States and Israel. He asserted that Iran controls the Strait of Hormuz and that its reopening is contingent on Washington accepting Tehran's conditions, a claim disputed by the U.S. which states it controls the vital waterway. Akrami Nia added that the armed forces have learned military lessons, gained experience, and boosted morale and confidence, with popular support further enhancing their resolve. He emphasized that they would be even more prepared should attacks on Iran resume. Highlighting the strait's strategic importance, he noted that approximately 130 ships daily transited it before past wars, carrying about 20% of global oil supplies, jet fuel, and chemical fertilizers. Regarding potential renewed U.S. attacks, Akrami Nia suggested that the withdrawal of U.S. ships from the region reduces the likelihood of a new assault, though he did not rule out further action by Washington. He warned that any new attack would be met with an immediate and effective response from the Iranian people and armed forces, without geographical limitations, in line with the directives of the Iranian Supreme Leader.