Iran: Strait of Hormuz is first line of defense; enemy cannot cross without permission

Iran's Supreme Leader representative in the Revolutionary Guards declared the Strait of Hormuz as the first line of defense for the revolution, asserting that adversaries cannot cross without Iran's permission. This escalates rhetoric amid ongoing tensions, signaling potential threats to maritime security in a critical oil chokepoint. The statement is unverified beyond the source and may be part of psychological warfare.