Iranian Adviser Says Strait of Hormuz Won't Open Under US Pressure

Major General Seyyed Yahya Rahim Safavi, senior adviser and assistant to the Commander-in-Chief, said in a television interview that the Iranian people are the main pillar of the country's power and national security. He stated that the Baathist regime, the Zionists, and the Americans have all failed to achieve their objectives against Iran. "We have advanced greatly in the missile, drone, and air defence systems sectors," Safavi said. "We have reached a level in missiles, air defence, and territorial defence that if, God forbid, they [enemies] intend to land anywhere in Iran, they will certainly be destroyed." He added that Iran has at least 10 million trained Basij forces capable of defending all territorial areas.

On the security of vital regional waterways, Safavi said, "The Strait of Hormuz will not be opened by U.S. military pressure. It is Iran and Oman that can regulate its mechanism. We are in contact with the Omanis, although public reports show that America is obstructing this." His remarks come amid ongoing tensions over the strategic waterway, through which a significant portion of global oil shipments pass.

Safavi's comments underscore Iran's stance on regional security and its military capabilities. He emphasized that Iran's progress in defence sectors serves as a deterrent against potential threats. The Strait of Hormuz remains a focal point of geopolitical friction, with Iran asserting its role in managing the passage alongside Oman.

According to Mehr News, Safavi's interview highlights Iran's position that external pressure will not dictate the status of the Strait of Hormuz. The report added that Iran continues to coordinate with Oman on the waterway's mechanism, despite what it describes as US obstruction.