Advisor to Iran's Supreme Leader and former commander of the Revolutionary Guards Corps, Mohsen Rezaee, declared that managing the Strait of Hormuz is Tehran's "legal right." Rezaee expressed that this right is important for ensuring Iran's national security. Saying, "Today, the war is being managed both on the battlefield and at the diplomatic table," Rezaee stated that Iran is trying to protect its rights through both military and negotiation means. Developments in the region and Iran's control claims over the Strait of Hormuz are being closely monitored by regional and international actors. Iran's position on this strategic waterway is critically important for regional security and international maritime trade.