Russia’s Medvedev says Strait of Hormuz is Iran’s ‘nuclear weapon’
Summary
Dmitry Medvedev, deputy chairman of Russia’s security council, said that Iran’s power to block ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz is like having a nuclear weapon. He made this statement in a video after attending the funeral of Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.Key Facts
- Dmitry Medvedev is the deputy chairman of Russia’s security council.
- He compared Iran’s control over the Strait of Hormuz to holding a nuclear weapon.
- The Strait of Hormuz is a key waterway where many ships pass through.
- Iran has the ability to disrupt or block traffic in this important shipping route.
- Medvedev made his statement in a video posted on social media.
- He had just returned from attending the funeral of Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.
- The comment emphasizes the strategic importance of Iran’s position in the region.
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