Speaker of the Iranian Parliament: the Strait of Hormuz is the pillar of national security

According to the Iranian news agency Mehr, the Iranian Speaker of Parliament, Kalibaf, stated that the Strait of Hormuz is the national security pillar of Iran and that existing arrangements for this important route must be maintained. He noted that Iran was engaged in a complex struggle with the United States and must always be prepared to fight it. The United States strategy towards Iran has not changed, and its goal is not only to weaken Iran but also to create divisions within Iran. Iran ' s approach must therefore be based on reality, national interests and a long-term perspective, both in conflict and in negotiations。