Iran adviser likens Strait of Hormuz control to ‘atomic bomb’ power

“Iran adviser likens Strait of Hormuz control to ‘atomic bomb’ power Mohammad Mokhber, an adviser to Iran’s supreme leader, has compared control of the Strait of Hormuz to the power of a nuclear weapon, highlighting the waterway’s global significance. “The Strait of Hormuz represents an opportunity as precious as an atomic bomb,” Mokhber said. “Indeed, having in one’s hands a position that allows you to influence the global economy with a single decision is a major opportunity.” His remarks come as tensions remain high in the strait, a key route for global oil shipments. Iran has largely restricted non-Iranian shipping through the waterway since the war began following US-Israeli air strikes on 28 February.

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