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Shafaq News- Tehran
Iran’s Khatam Al-Anbiya, the unified command of the country’s military
forces, on Saturday excluded Iraq from restrictions linked to the Strait of
Hormuz, underlining the “close ties” between the two neighbors.
In a statement, spokesperson Ebrahim Zolfaghari clarified that the
closure policy targets only Iran’s “adversarial states,” pointing to Tehran’s
respect for Iraqi sovereignty. He also underscored shared public sentiment
between the two countries, noting that the Iranian people were not isolated
while referencing supportive positions from Baghdad.
Earlier today, US President Donald Trump gave Iran 48 hours to reopen
the Strait of Hormuz or reach an agreement, warning that “all Hell will reign
down” if Tehran fails to comply. He has repeatedly threatened strikes on
Iranian infrastructure, including power plants, if shipping through the strait
—one of the world’s most vital oil routes— remains disrupted.
Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei previously urged armed forces to
continue operations linked to the “Strait of Hormuz closure front,” framing the
move as part of Iran’s response to the ongoing US-Israeli war. He also expressed
appreciation for Iraqis’ support of Iran during the current conflict.