A senior advisor to Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei and one of the country’s most prominent politicians, Ali Akbar Velayati has affirmed that his country holds decisive control over the Strait of Hormuz, emphasizing that safeguarding the country has always been the central principle of Iranian diplomacy. In a post on social media, Velayati said that “the key to the Strait of Hormuz is in our powerful hands,” underscoring Tehran’s position amid ongoing tensions and negotiations. His remarks come after talks between Iran and the United States in Islamabad ended without reaching an agreement to end the war, according to Iranian and US officials. READ: Netanyahu to hold security meeting on possible renewal of Iran fighting The negotiations, which took place […]
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Read Full Article on Middle East Monitor →![A general view of the giant banner hung Enghelab Square that reads, "The Strait of Hormuz will remain closed; the entire Persian Gulf is our hunting ground." as daily life continues in Tehran, Iran on April 05, 2026. [Fatemeh Bahrami - Anadolu Agency]](https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/AA-20260405-41022398-41022385-A_GIANT_BANNER_HUNG_IN_TEHRAN_WITH_THE_MESSAGE_THE_STRAIT_OF_HORMUZ_WILL_REMAIN_CLOSED_THE_ENTIRE_PERSIAN_GULF_IS_OUR_HUNTING_GROUND-1.jpg)
