US, Israeli evil acts endangered Hormuz Strait: Iran Army spokesman

The Iranian Army spokesman says the Strait of Hormuz in the Persian Gulf has become a risky and dangerous waterway solely because of the evil actions of the United States and Israel as part of their month-long aggression against Iran.

“The Strait of Hormuz has always been a safe and peaceful passage, and even extra-regional countries used it for the transit of their ships. However, after this aggression, the situation has changed,” said Brigadier General Mohammad Akraminia.

Akraminia said that it is unacceptable for Iran to be threatened and attacked while other countries continue to benefit from the security of the Strait, especially since Iran controls a significant part of the waterway.

He said that the US is chiefly to blame for the rising international energy prices caused by the current situation in the Strait of Hormuz, insisting that Washington has sown insecurity in one part of the Persian Gulf and Southwest Asia, which he said is a highly interconnected region, while expecting other parts to enjoy security and stability.

“…it is not possible to have security

in one part and insecurity in another; that is not feasible,” said the general, adding that global markets will continue to be increasingly affected by the US-Israeli aggression on Iran, and energy prices will rise even further.

Akraminia said regional countries harmed by the situation in the Persian Gulf must confront the US and demand accountability for the conditions it has created in the region.

Iran began imposing restrictions on passage through the Strait of Hormuz several days after the US-Israeli aggression on the country started on February 28.

Iranian authorities have indicated that transit via the Strait is allowed for all ships that coordinate with Iran, except for those linked to the US and the Israeli regime.

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