Iranian Military: No Need to Lay Mines in the Persian Gulf
Xinhua News Agency, Tehran, March 23 - The spokesperson for the Iranian armed forces stated on the 23rd that the Iranian armed forces do not need to lay mines in the Persian Gulf.
According to reports from Iranian state television citing the spokesperson, Iran has the initiative in the relevant waters of the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman on both sides of the Strait of Hormuz, and is controlling the Strait of Hormuz in a "very wise and powerful manner."
The spokesperson stated that in light of this, Iran does not need to lay mines in the Persian Gulf and will use all available means as necessary to ensure safety. The Iranian armed forces are capable of cooperating with regional countries to ensure the security of the Persian Gulf, and no external country has the right to interfere.
Iranian armed forces stated they do not need to lay mines in the Persian Gulf, asserting control over the Strait of Hormuz. They emphasized their capability to ensure security in the region and their readiness to cooperate with neighboring countries. The statement was made by a military spokesperson on March 23, 2023.
- Iranian armed forces do not need to lay mines in the Persian Gulf.
- Iran claims to control the Strait of Hormuz and surrounding waters.
- Iran is prepared to use all available means to ensure security in the region.
- Iranian forces can cooperate with regional countries for Gulf security.
- No foreign country has the right to interfere in the Gulf.