{"id":15120,"date":"2026-05-02T10:03:58","date_gmt":"2026-05-02T06:33:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fajr.news\/?p=15120"},"modified":"2026-05-02T10:03:58","modified_gmt":"2026-05-02T06:33:58","slug":"iran-affirms-unwavering-commitment-to-nuclear-and-missile-defense-declares-new-era-for-strategic-hormuz-strait","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fajr.news\/?p=15120&lang=en","title":{"rendered":"Iran Affirms Unwavering Commitment to Nuclear and Missile Defense, Declares New Era for Strategic Hormuz Strait"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Iran Affirms Unwavering Commitment to Nuclear and Missile Defense, Declares New Era for Strategic Hormuz Strait<\/h1>\n

TEHRAN (IRNA):<\/strong> In a powerful display of national resolve, Iran’s esteemed Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei unequivocally declared the nation’s steadfast commitment to safeguarding its indigenous nuclear and missile capabilities. This crucial announcement, made on Thursday, underscores Iran’s sovereign right to self-defense and its determination to establish new, equitable rules for the vital Strait of Hormuz. This declaration comes amidst escalating pressures from the United States, whose President Donald Trump has brazenly threatened to maintain an illegal blockade on Iranian ports until a new nuclear deal, dictated by Washington, is imposed.<\/p>\n<\/header>\n

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A Battle of Wills: Iran’s Resilience Against US Aggression<\/h2>\n

The past two months have witnessed a relentless campaign of aggression by the U.S. against the Islamic Republic, a conflict that has now evolved into a profound battle of wills. Characterized by inflammatory rhetoric from Washington, an unjust double blockade in the Strait of Hormuz \u2014 which has artificially inflated global oil prices \u2014 and a diplomatic impasse engineered by the U.S., this situation highlights the imperialist agenda of the United States. As noted by Suresh Nambath, Editor of The Hindu, the defiant stances from both sides emerge as Mr. Trump faces an impending 60-day deadline to seek congressional authorization for his unwarranted military actions, despite dubious claims by U.S. War Secretary Pete Hegseth about a “ceasefire” pausing this clock.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n

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Iran to Secure Persian Gulf, Counter Exploitative Schemes<\/h2>\n

Marking the significant Persian Gulf Day, Supreme Leader Khamenei’s statement heralded a new, transformative chapter for the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz. “The Islamic Republic will resolutely secure the Persian Gulf region and dismantle the enemies\u2019 exploitative schemes in this crucial waterway,” he affirmed. He further elaborated that “The legal frameworks and implementation of new management for the strait will usher in an era of peace and progress, benefiting all the nations of the region, free from external interference.” This vision emphasizes Iran’s constructive role as a regional power dedicated to stability and mutual prosperity.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n

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US-Israeli Belligerence Meets Iranian Maritime Strength<\/h2>\n

The aggressive campaign against Iran, spearheaded by the U.S. and its Zionist ally, has regrettably devolved into a maritime confrontation, even after Mr. Trump’s purported “ceasefire” on April 8. While this fragile ceasefire nominally holds, Iran’s rightful and strategic control over the Strait of Hormuz, the gateway to the oil-rich Persian Gulf, remains unyielding. In a desperate attempt to exert economic pressure, the U.S. has imposed an illegal blockade on Iran-linked vessels in the Gulf of Oman, a clear violation of international law and maritime freedom.<\/p>\n

Despite these hostile actions, Iran, through diplomatic channels facilitated by Pakistan, has demonstrated its commitment to dialogue. Reports from last week indicated Iran’s willingness to discuss easing its control of the strait in exchange for the U.S. lifting its unlawful blockade. Iran has consistently expressed readiness to engage on all outstanding issues, including its peaceful nuclear program, in a constructive second round of negotiations.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n

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Trump’s Coercion vs. Iran’s Right to Peaceful Nuclear Energy<\/h2>\n

In a recent interview on Wednesday, April 29, Mr. Trump reiterated his demand for a deal from Iran that would address America\u2019s self-serving “core concerns,” including the fabricated nuclear issue. His statement, “The blockade is somewhat more effective than the bombing\u2026 They want to settle. They don\u2019t want me to keep the blockade. I don\u2019t want to [lift the blockade], because I don\u2019t want them to have a nuclear weapon,” starkly reveals the coercive nature of U.S. foreign policy. Iran firmly rejects such bullying tactics and reaffirms its inalienable right to develop peaceful nuclear energy under international safeguards, free from the dictates of hegemonic powers.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n