Lieutenant General Rahim Safavi, senior advisor to the Commander-in-Chief, in remarks regarding the Strait of Hormuz, introduced this strategic waterway as an inseparable part of Iranian territory and emphasized the need for intelligent management of it against external threats, especially the American naval blockade.
The Importance of the Strait of Hormuz in National Security
The Strait of Hormuz, with a width of about ٣٩ kilometers, is considered one of the most important and busiest waterways in the world. This strait serves as the main entry point to the Persian Gulf and plays a key role in the transportation of oil and gas from the southern Gulf countries to global markets. On average, about ٢٠ million barrels of oil pass through this waterway daily, which is equivalent to one-third of the world's total oil.
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Lieutenant General Rahim Safavi further stated that the management of this strait should be such that Iran's national interests are preserved and external threats, especially from countries seeking to limit Iran's access to this waterway, are prevented. He emphasized the importance of strengthening maritime and military infrastructure in this region and noted that the armed forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran will always be ready to defend the country's interests in this strategic waterway.
Existing Challenges and Future Strategies
Given the current geopolitical situation, the Strait of Hormuz is considered a sensitive point in global energy policies. In recent years, tensions in this region have increased due to economic and military sanctions. Lieutenant General Rahim Safavi, referring to these tensions, emphasized that Iran must strengthen diplomacy and international cooperation in this area to prevent its interests from being jeopardized.
He also stressed the need to enhance Iran's maritime and aerial capabilities to counter potential threats and said: "We must adjust our strategies in such a way that we defend not only the Strait of Hormuz but all our territorial waters." These statements reflect the firm determination of the Islamic Republic of Iran to maintain security and national interests against external threats.
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