INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
TEHRAN The Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy, Rear Admiral Alireza Tangsiri, has warned that any insecurity in the
tactical Strait of Hormuz would have far-reaching worldwide financial consequences.He kept in mind that the presence of foreign powers in
the Persian Gulf undermines regional stability.Speaking on the celebration of National Persian Gulf Day, Tangsiri revealed condolences
following the current surge at Shahid Rajaei Port.He emphasized the historic value of the date, which marks completion of 117 years of
Portuguese profession in the Persian Gulf on April 30 (10th of Ordibehesht in the Iranian calendar)
The Persian Gulf is vital not only to Iran but to the international economy, Tangsiri stated, pointing out Irans 1,735 kilometers of direct
shoreline and 5,800 kilometers when including islands
The inmost waters and a lot of accessible paths rest on the Iranian side.He noted that the areas strategic significance precedes the
discovery of oil and gas, referencing Portuguese control of the area from 1508 to 1622
Even at that time, the Persian Gulf was a source of geopolitical power, he said.On the economic front, Tangsiri highlighted that the Persian
Gulf accounts for 40% of local gas exports and 62% of oil deliveries, making it among the most critical energy corridors in the
world.Security-wise, he mentioned that Iran has actually regularly extended messages of peace to surrounding states, calling for cooperation
We make sure the safe passage of over 80 vessels daily through the Strait of Hormuz
This is an obligation we take seriously.Tangsiri alerted that instability in the Strait could interrupt the international economy and
implicated foreign powers of using the area to validate arms sales and military presence
Peace, security, and brotherhood are our top priorities, he stated
Those who travel thousands of miles to station forces here are not acting in the regions best interests.He concluded by asserting Irans main
role in Persian Gulf security due to its extensive coastline, numerous islands, and deep-water access
We are the natural guardians of this waterway
Foreign interference just threatens the peace we look for to keep
This post very first appeared/also appeared in Tehran Times
