Iran's control over Strait of Hormuz is a national asset, says Rezaei

Major General Mohsen Rezaei, speaking in an interview late on Monday, stated that Iran's interests regarding the Strait of Hormuz extend beyond closing the strait and collecting transit fees. He emphasized that the real value of the strait lies in Iran's ability to ensure security. Rezaei's remarks were reported by Mehr News Agency.

Earlier, General Rezaei had described Washington's response to Iran's seven conditions as insufficient. He said the United States has accepted some of the conditions but has yet to clarify others. In a post on social media, Rezaei stressed that Iran's diplomatic approach has changed and that the country would not return to its previous position.

In a separate post, Rezaei said that US President Donald Trump is resorting to smuggling after the failure of the US fleet to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The context of these statements relates to ongoing tensions and what Rezaei referred to as US aggression and US-Israeli aggression on Iran.

According to Mehr News, Rezaei's comments underscore Iran's strategic view of the Strait of Hormuz as a key national asset, with emphasis on security rather than mere transit fees or closure.