Iranian Military: The Strait of Hormuz Will Continue to Be Closed to the US and Israel
On the evening of April 2 local time, Iranian Armed Forces senior spokesman Sardar Shakarchi stated that the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed to the United States and Israel. He said, "Our strategy is to punish the aggressors until they completely repent and ensure that the Iranian people are forever free from threats."
Shakarchi also responded to U.S. President Trump's remarks. He stated that Trump's speech "is always filled with contempt for the world," and that the U.S. has launched a war against Iran based on erroneous estimates and calculations, and has unjustifiably aggressed against the Iranian people, "We are waiting for the start of U.S. ground operations because we will teach them a lesson."
On the evening of April 1 Eastern Time, Trump delivered a brief televised address from the White House, claiming a "rapid, decisive, and overwhelming victory" in the conflict with Iran. (Reporter Li Jiannan, Qu Sheng)
Iranian military spokesperson announced that the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed to U.S. and Israeli forces, emphasizing a strategy to punish aggressors. This statement was made on April 2, 2023, in response to U.S. President Trump's comments regarding military victories over Iran. The spokesperson indicated that Iran is ready to respond to any U.S. ground actions.
- Iranian military spokesperson announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz to U.S. and Israeli forces.
- The strategy is to punish aggressors until they repent.
- The statement was made on April 2, 2023.
- The spokesperson criticized U.S. President Trump's remarks as contemptuous.
- Iran is prepared to respond to potential U.S. ground actions.