Iran's vice president said on Thursday that Iran is managing the Strait of Hormuz and that its defense preparations have improved since the 12-day and 40-day wars. Mohammed Reza Aref said, “The Strait of Hormuz has become a source of fear for enemies, and Iran manages it easily. The Strait of Hormuz belongs to us, and the country's strategy on this issue will become more clear.” He also said, “Our defensive preparedness today is much stronger than during the 12- and 40-day wars.”

Iran's vice president said on Thursday that Iran is managing the Strait of Hormuz and that its defense preparations have improved since the 12-day and 40-day wars. Mohammed Reza Aref said, “The Strait of Hormuz has become a source of fear for enemies, and Iran manages it easily. The Strait of Hormuz belongs to us, and the country's strategy on this issue will become more clear.” He also said, “Our defensive preparedness today is much stronger than during the 12- and 40-day wars.”