Strait of Hormuz could be a ‘Strait of defeat’ for U.S.: Larijani
The Hindu
Ali Larijani warns that the Strait of Hormuz could lead to U.S. defeat amid escalating tensions over oil flow threats.
Iran’s Security Council Secretary Ali Larijani responded to U.S. President Trump’s threat of hitting Iran “20 times harder” if the flow of oil through the Strait of Hormuz is stopped, saying the chokepoint could be a “Strait of defeat” for the U.S.
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“Strait of Hormuz will either be a Strait of peace and prosperity for all or will be a Strait of defeat and suffering for warmongers.” Mr. Larijani posted in social media in English, Arabic, Persian, Mandarin, Russian and French.
He had earlier reposted Mr. Trump’s post, saying “the Iranian people do not fear your hollow threats; for those greater than you have failed to erase it… So beware lest you be the ones to vanish.”
Strait of Hormuz will either be a Strait of peace and prosperity for all or will be a Strait of defeat and suffering for warmongers.
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