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Iran says Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until US changes course

Iran's Mohsen Rezaei stated the Strait of Hormuz remains closed until US behavior changes. He claimed America relies on economic pressure after abandoning military options against Tehran. Rezaei alleged Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu assured President Trump an economic blockade would force Iran's surrender. Iran has developed ways to bypass sanctions and continue its oil exports. The nation asserts its authority to manage the strategic waterway and will defend itself.

23 Aug 2026 6:30 am