"Without America leaving the Persian Gulf and control of the Strait of Hormuz being in the hands of the regional countries and Oman, security cannot be achieved. He added that Tehran will consider ending the war only when compensation from the US with a 100% guarantee about the future, which is impossible without America leaving the Persian Gulf."
"Trump had warned Iran that if it continued to interfere with vessels in the strait, he would reconsider his decision not to destroy energy infrastructure on Kharg Island. Kharg Island is crucial to Iran's economy, handling approximately 90% of the country's oil exports."
"On Friday the US Department of Defence announced they are deploying an additional 5,000 Marines and warships to the Middle East in response to escalating Iranian attacks around the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. officials confirmed that this deployment includes an amphibious ready group and a Marine expeditionary unit, which typically consists of several naval vessels and approximately 5,000 Marines."
Iran's former IRGC commander stated Tehran will not reopen the Strait of Hormuz and intends to maintain pressure on global shipping in this critical waterway controlling roughly one-fifth of world oil supplies. Trump threatened to destroy Iran's Kharg Island energy infrastructure, which handles 90% of Iran's oil exports, if interference with vessels continues. Former IRGC officer Mohsen Rezaei declared Tehran will only end hostilities when the US leaves the Persian Gulf with 100% guarantees about the future. In response to escalating Iranian attacks, the US Department of Defence announced deployment of an additional 5,000 Marines and warships to the Middle East, including the amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli and associated naval vessels.
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