Iran has said the Strait of Hormuz will not be reopened through what it described as US military pressure, reaffirming its position on one of the world’s most strategically important shipping routes.
According to a report by Al Jazeera English on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, Brigadier General Mohammad Akraminia, speaking on behalf of the Iranian Army, said the waterway would not be reopened through conflict or foreign coercion. His remarks were carried by the Tasnim news agency.
Akraminia argued that restoring access to the Strait of Hormuz depends on respect for Iran’s rights and interests, adding that the country’s armed forces would not retreat from their position on the vital energy transit route.
“We are obligated to avenge the blood of the martyrs, especially the martyred leader of the Islamic Revolution,” Akraminia said.
His comments come amid heightened tensions between Iran and the United States over the Gulf region. The Strait of Hormuz remains a critical route for global oil and gas shipments, with any disruption carrying significant implications for international energy markets and global trade.
