בכיר איראני: פתיחת מצר הורמוז מותנית בסיום המלחמות בלבנון ובעזה

הערכה

Iran's top security official is publicly tying the Strait of Hormuz to the wars in Lebanon and Gaza, a direct escalation of its leverage over global oil shipping. The statement signals Tehran is willing to use the strait as a bargaining chip, not just a military threat. His comments on Beirut and Dahieh as red lines suggest Iran is closely monitoring Israeli operations and expects a withdrawal. The mention of mediators requesting Iran's conditions indicates diplomatic channels are active, but the outcome remains uncertain. Watch for any concrete list Iran presents, as that will define the next phase of this standoff.