“I think they’re aware that there are consequences from the war,” Sihasak said, referring to Trump administration officials. “But they haven’t come out to talk to us about how they can help. They haven’t approached us directly saying, ‘Oh, we understand that you have to endure the impact, and we can help you out.’”

Iran has just informed us that they are in a “State of Collapse.” They want us to “Open the Hormuz Strait,” as soon as possible, as they try to figure out their leadership situation (Which I believe they will be able to do!). Thank you for your attention to this matter! President DONALD J. TRUMP

We do not consider the war to be over, and during the war and the ceasefire, we updated our target bank. Some of our equipment was being produced during the war; meaning it was produced today and used tomorrow.

The Strait of Hormuz is being controlled in full coordination between the army and the Revolutionary Guards. The Revolutionary Guard secures the western part of the Strait of Hormuz, and we secure the eastern part of it.

Iran is not a party to the 1982 UN Convention on the Law of the Sea. Therefore, it is not bound by its treaty-based provisions.

As the main coastal State within whose territorial sea the Strait of Hormuz lies, Iran has the legitimate and legal right to take necessary and proportionate measures to address emerging security threats, ensure safe navigation, and prevent the misuse of the Strait of Hormuz for hostile or military purposes.

Any disruption to maritime transport in the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz, and its consequences, lie with the U.S., whose unlawful actions endanger international navigation.

Lasting stability and security in the Persian Gulf and the wider region can only be achieved through a durable and permanent cessation of aggression against Iran, supplemented by credible guarantees of non-recurrence, and full respect for the legitimate sovereign rights and interests of Iran.

The Kiev regime and its supporters have resorted to outright terrorist methods. Kiev is losing territory every day, so it's betting on terrorism. The risks of terrorist threats in Russia are increasing. The latest terrorist acts were carried out by Kiev in the port of Tubas, which could have dire environmental consequences.

There are military options on the table, including airstrikes on Iranian military and political leaders. The possibility of more ambitious military options, such as a ground invasion, currently seems less likely than it was a few weeks ago.