Baghdad [Iraq], April 6 (ANI): Iranian-backed Iraqi group Kataib Hezbollah has warned it will attack energy infrastructure if any attempts are made to forcibly reopen the Strait of Hormuz, Press TV reported.
Abu Hussein al-Hamidawi, the group’s secretary-general, said, “The enemies should be aware that any attempt to forcibly reopen the Strait of Hormuz will result in the complete destruction of every oil and gas platform or facility.” He added the strait would not be open to “enemies” and cautioned against the use of force, saying, “They must realize the equation of today: either security for all or security for none, and either prosperity for all or everyone is deprived of it.”
Al-Hamidawi also condemned attacks on civilian infrastructure as the conflict enters its fifth week and called for financial donations that would be directed to Lebanon, Press TV reported.
Separately, the Iranian Navy said the Strait of Hormuz has undergone irreversible changes and will not return to its previous status for adversaries such as the US and Israel. The naval command said recent developments have created a new reality in which extra-regional powers, led by Washington, can no longer dictate terms or project unchecked influence in Iran’s maritime neighborhood.
Iran aims to establish an indigenous security architecture in the Persian Gulf, the statement said, with littoral states responsible for regional stability without the presence of outside forces. Preparations cited include increased naval deployments, advanced monitoring systems, and coordinated rapid-response capabilities to protect territorial waters and ensure uninterrupted energy transit through the strait.
The statements follow a sharply worded warning from US President Donald Trump to unleash “hell” on Iran if it keeps the Strait of Hormuz closed. With a deadline set by Trump approaching, Axios reported that the US, Iran and regional mediators are discussing terms for a potential 45-day ceasefire that could lead to a permanent end to the war. (ANI)
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