US Withdrawal from Region Key to Reopening Strait of Hormuz

The reopening of the Strait of Hormuz hinges on the withdrawal of US military forces from the region, according to an analysis by Mohsen Pak Aein published by Mehr News. The article argues that the recent US invasion of Iran led to the insecurity and subsequent blockage of the strategic waterway, despite the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps Navy's intelligent management previously allowing 30 to 40 oil and commercial ships to pass safely each day.

The new invasion by CENTCOM, under the pretext of the downing of an Apache helicopter, violated Iran's territorial sovereignty and caused the Strait of Hormuz to become insecure and completely blocked. The article questions the authorization for the US helicopter to fly within Iran's territorial airspace, calling it a violation of international law. It notes that CENTCOM has not provided evidence of Iran's attack on the helicopter and that investigations are ongoing.

US Secretary of War Pete Hegsett's statements are cited, indicating that the attack was not solely about the downed helicopter but aimed at securing diplomatic concessions and US interests. Hegsett claimed that "tonight's attacks will strengthen the diplomatic position and secure the interests of the US military." The article suggests that the US seeks to divert world public opinion from its role in destabilizing the Strait of Hormuz.

Before the 40-day war, the Strait of Hormuz was open and ships passed normally. The US aggression caused insecurity and blockage. The article asserts that until the US, as the insecurity factor, is completely eliminated, the blockage should continue. After US withdrawal, ships can resume passage. This decision by Iran, if implemented, would have strong logic and a deterrent nature in response to Washington's attacks and pressures.

The article concludes that the Iranian Armed Forces, supporting the nation's demands, will vigorously defend national interests and will not allow traffic in the Strait of Hormuz to return to normal under American military and media pressure. According to Mehr News, the US must look at its own performance and withdraw from the region to pave the way for security and reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.