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Iranian Official Says Strait of Hormuz More Valuable Than Dozens of Nuclear Bombs
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First reported by Ynet · 6 hours ago
What happened
Iranian military advisor Mohsen Rezaei states the Strait of Hormuz is more valuable than Iran's nuclear arsenal, promising to defend it. Control of the strait could bring Iran tens of billions in revenue, exceeding sanctions losses. Despite Iran's closure announcement, the strait remains partially open, though ship traffic has decreased amid security concerns.
- 01Iranian official Mohsen Rezaei says Strait of Hormuz is more valuable than dozens of nuclear bombs.
- 02Control of the strait could generate tens of billions in revenue for Iran, surpassing sanctions impact.
- 03Iran vows to defend the strait amid rising tensions with the U.S.
- 04Iran announced a full closure of the strait overnight, but U.S. CENTCOM says it remains open via Oman.
- 05Ship traffic through the strait has significantly decreased due to security fears and control restrictions.
- 06The strait is a key strategic and economic asset for Iran amid ongoing geopolitical conflict.
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