Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz, in response to the continued US violations of the MoU and a fresh wave of military aggression, constitutes a calibrated strategy of cost imposition, transforming defensive action into decisive geopolitical leverage.

Despite a ceasefire and subsequent MoU, American strikes on Iranian civilian infrastructure have triggered successive waves of Iranian missile and drone retaliation against US bases across the Persian Gulf, with operations Nasr-2 and Saeqeh inflicting mounting costs on American forces.

Iran has called on the UNSC to take immediate action to halt ongoing US aggression, while noting that it reserves the right under international law to take all necessary measures to protect its sovereignty, territorial integrity, and national interests.

Iranian President Pezeshkian has praised the resilience of residents in southern Iran, describing the region as a historic symbol of resistance.

Fresh strikes aim to force Iran into an agreement that is favorable to the US through limited military pressure, but Tehran’s asymmetric responses and growing deterrence are trapping Washington in a costly, unwinnable strategic deadlock.

Hormozgan’s Hara mangroves are Iran’s largest, UNESCO-recognized ecosystem, supporting biodiversity, fisheries, coastal protection, carbon storage, livelihoods, and sustainable eco-tourism.

Hormozgan province is home to arid deserts, salt flats, mangrove forests, coral reefs, and vividly colored soils, showcasing exceptional biodiversity and establishing it as a leading destination for sustainable, nature-based tourism in Iran.