The Strait of Hormuz is under the control of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

We firmly confronted the U.S. efforts for mine clearance and consider it a violation of the ceasefire, and it escalated to the point of conflict, but the enemy retreated.

In Islamabad, I told the American delegation that if their mine clearance moves even a little forward from its place, we will definitely fire at it. They asked for 15 minutes to give the order to return, and they did.

If there is traffic in the strait today, control of the strait is in our hands.

The Americans have declared a blockade for several days; this is a foolish and ignorant decision. It is impossible for others to pass through the Strait while we cannot.

If the U.S. does not lift the blockade, traffic in the Strait of Hormuz will definitely be restricted.