Iran says it has ‘solid legal and security reasons’ for Strait of Hormuz control

Mohsen Rezaei, a military adviser to Iran’s supreme leader, said Tehran has “solid legal and security reasons for its sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz” in comments to the semi-official Tasnim news agency.

“This management is not to block free trade, but to prevent insecurity and military campaigns,” said Rezaei, a former IRGC commander and member of Iran’s Expediency Council.

He warned that escalation would come at a heavy cost for Washington.

“The continuation of the war … will lead the American economy and nation to the abyss of destruction,” he said. “Therefore, accepting the fair negotiating table proposed by Iran is the least costly way for them.”