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IRGC Vows to Close Strait of Hormuz If Iran Barred from Passage
"According to international law, the Strait of Hormuz is a marine passageway and if we are barred from using it, we will shut it down. In case of any threat, we will have not even an iota of doubt to protect and defend the Iranian waters. We will defend our prestige and embark on reciprocal acts when it comes to defending Iran's right," General Tangsiri said in an interview with the Arabic-language al-Alam news channel on Monday. He said that deployment of foreign military troops in the region stirs insecurity, adding that they are enemies of the regional nations and a threat to the region. Elsewhere, General ... (full story)