The Iranian Army has issued a direct warning to the United States, stating that the Strait of Hormuz will not be reopened through military force.
The statement, reported by state-affiliated Press TV, underscores Tehran's refusal to allow external military intervention to dictate access to the critical waterway.
This rhetoric arrives against a backdrop of heightened tension, with Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) having previously declared the Strait closed to all maritime traffic until further notice.
The combination of the IRGC's operational closure and the Army's strategic warning signals a coordinated effort to deter any US-led attempt to forcibly restore transit.
For global markets, the persistence of this stance maintains significant risk premiums on energy and shipping assets.
The Strait of Hormuz remains a vital artery for global oil flows, and any ambiguity regarding its status continues to weigh on freight rates and crude prices.