Iran regional confrontation

Press TV reports Iranian Army spokesperson says Hormuz would reopen if the US leaves the region

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Press TV attributed to Iranian Army spokesperson Brig. Gen. Akrami-Nia the statement that the Strait of Hormuz would reopen and regional collective security would be established if the United States left the region; otherwise, he said, “we will expel it.” The post does not link the spokesperson’s original statement or specify an implementation measure.

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Evidence: Press TV post attributes Hormuz condition to Iranian Army spokesperson

A Press TV post attributes this conditional statement to Iranian Army spokesperson Brig. Gen. Akrami-Nia, but links no original post or transcript. It describes a position, not a Strait closure or reopening already implemented.