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Iranian Army Chief Says Tehran Controls Access to Strait of Hormuz, Reaffirms No Nuclear Weapons Pursuit
@MarioNawfal reported that Admiral Habibollah Sayyari told Iran's state news agency IRNA that no vessel can enter the Strait of Hormuz without Tehran's permission.
Jun 12, 12:00 PM·1m read2 sources
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Admiral Habibollah Sayyari stated that Iran's power is dominant in the Strait of Hormuz region, meaning no vessel can enter without Iran's permission. He made the remarks to Iran's state news agency IRNA. Sayyari, the Iranian army’s chief of staff, also said Iranian forces' hand is on the trigger and they do not fear for their lives.
The statements were reported by @MarioNawfal. net. Sayyari separately stated that Iran will never pursue nuclear weapons.
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