Pishva:Tehran Iran's Armed Forces have asserted control over the Strait of Hormuz, declaring it will remain closed until the United States agrees to Tehran's terms, according to Army spokesperson Brigadier General Mohammad Akraminia.

According to Islamic Republic News Agency, General Akraminia made this announcement during a ceremony in Pishva County, Tehran Province, which honored commanders and pilots who died in the June 5, 1963 uprising. He emphasized that Iran's Army, Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC), and Law Enforcement Command have become more prepared after direct confrontations with the United States and Israel.

General Akraminia noted that public support has bolstered military morale. He highlighted the strategic importance of the Strait of Hormuz, where approximately 130 ships previously crossed daily, transporting 20 percent of the global oil supply, as well as jet fuel and chemical fertilizers.

The general warned that any renewed aggression from the United States would trigger an immediate response from Iran. He stated that American bases and interests in the Persian Gulf and beyond West Asia are within the range of Iranian drones and missiles. The forces are prepared to act on the orders of Ayatollah Sayyid Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, to respond swiftly and effectively without geographic limitations.

General Akraminia also cited statements from US officials estimating Washington's direct war costs at over $48 billion, with additional indirect losses potentially impacting for years. He mentioned Republican election setbacks and protests in Europe, alongside 251 nights of public solidarity gatherings, which have further strengthened Iran's national unity.