The statement frames the Strait of Hormuz as a strategic lever that Iran says could help it and neighboring countries benefit from a future with less U.S. presence and interference.
Iran’s Qalibaf said Iran would use control over the Strait of Hormuz to help itself and neighboring countries benefit from what he described as a future without U.S. presence and interference. The statement centers on one of the world’s most important oil shipping chokepoints, where security and navigation conditions can affect global energy markets and broader regional risk sentiment. No crypto-specific market data, policy action, or additional operational details were provided in the source.