Spokesperson of Iran's National Security Commission, Rezai, says the Strait of Hormuz is not closed with a tweet but opened with a tweet, ISNA reports

The comments from Iran's National Security Commission spokesperson highlight ongoing tensions regarding the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for global oil shipments.

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Spokesperson of Iran's National Security Commission, Rezai, says the Strait of Hormuz is not closed with a tweet but opened with a tweet, ISNA reports

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UAE says one of its oil tankers was attacked by two Iranian drones while transiting the Strait of Hormuz, without specifying the date of the attack, i24 reports

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The way to open the Strait of Hormuz or to accept defeat is to reach an agreement and accept Iran's sovereignty and presidency over the Strait of Hormuz, or to return to the field, accept another defeat and accept Iran's sovereignty and presidency over the Strait of Hormuz. There is no other way.

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While the statement implies that the Strait remains open at present, it underscores the strategic leverage Iran is asserting over this vital waterway, which could influence oil prices and broader market sentiment depending on how negotiations evolve.

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