Iran will not retreat from controlling Strait of Hormuz, senior official vows

Iran will not retreat from its position on controlling the Strait of Hormuz, a senior adviser to the supreme leader has declared, following US President Donald Trump’s pledge to take full control of the crucial trade route.

Mohammed Mokhber, a senior adviser to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, wrote on X that Tehran would continue to fight for the strait. “We defend it so that in the future, for the passage of our ships, we are not forced to pay tribute to the enemy,” he said. “Retreating from this vital matter has no place in the mind of any friend of Iran.”

The statement comes as tensions between the US and Iran remain high following the collapse of the ceasefire and a fresh round of strikes and counter-strikes. The Strait of Hormuz, through which approximately 20% of global oil supplies pass, has been a flashpoint in the conflict, with Iran launching missile attacks on commercial shipping and the US conducting strikes to keep the waterway open. Trump’s pledge to take control of the strait has further escalated tensions, with Tehran vowing to defend its interests in the strategic waterway.

Mokhber’s warning reflects Iran’s determination to maintain its influence over the strait, which it considers a vital national security interest. The Iranian leadership has repeatedly stated that it will not tolerate any foreign interference in the strait, and has warned that it will respond forcefully to any attempts to challenge its control.

The escalating rhetoric has raised fears of a wider conflict in the region, with the international community urging restraint from both sides. The US and Iran have both traded threats, with Trump warning of devastating retaliation if Iran attacks US interests, and Iranian officials vowing to respond to any US “adventurism.” The situation remains highly tense, with the risk of further escalation looming large. As the US and Iran continue to exchange threats and military strikes, the future of the Strait of Hormuz remains uncertain, with the potential for a wider conflict that could have catastrophic consequences for the region and the global economy.Headline Iran Vows to Maintain Control Over Strait of Hormuz, Rejects US Pledge

A senior adviser to Iran’s supreme leader has declared that Tehran will not retreat from its position on the Strait of Hormuz, following US President Donald Trump’s pledge to take full control of the crucial trade route. Mohammed Mokhber wrote on X that Iran would continue to fight for the strait. “We defend it so that in the future, for the passage of our ships, we are not forced to pay tribute to the enemy. Retreating from this vital matter has no place in the mind of any friend of Iran.”

The statement comes amid heightened tensions between the US and Iran following the collapse of the ceasefire and a fresh round of strikes and counter-strikes. The strait, through which approximately 20% of global oil supplies pass, has been a flashpoint, with Iran launching missile attacks on commercial shipping and the US conducting strikes to keep the waterway open. Trump’s pledge to take control of the strait has further escalated tensions, with Tehran vowing to defend its interests.

Mokhber’s warning reflects Iran’s determination to maintain its influence over the strait, which it considers a vital national security interest. The Iranian leadership has repeatedly stated that it will not tolerate any foreign interference in the strait and has warned that it will respond forcefully to any attempts to challenge its control. The escalating rhetoric has raised fears of a wider conflict in the region, with the international community urging restraint from both sides. As the US and Iran continue to exchange threats and military strikes, the future of the Strait of Hormuz remains uncertain.