Afghanistan, March 22 -- Iran's president said the Strait of Hormuz remains open to all but enemies, warning the United States and Israel against further escalation.
Masoud Pezeshkian said any notion of removing Iran from the map reflects "desperation" in the face of a resilient nation.
In a message posted on Sunday, he said threats and assassinations only strengthen national unity, adding that external pressure has historically failed to weaken Iran.
Pezeshkian stated that the Strait of Hormuz remains open to all countries except those he described as aggressors against Iran.
He stressed that Iran would remain united in the face of threats and respond decisively to any military action on the battlefield.
His remarks came after Donald ...