India, Aug. 13 -- Alireza Salimi, a member of Iran's parliament's presiding board, stated that the strategic value of the Strait of Hormuz surpasses that of nuclear weapons, describing the waterway as a "blessing" that allows Tehran to effectively counter international pressure, demand compensation, and address sanctions.

Iran Lawmaker Claims Hormuz More Valuable than Nuclear Weapons

Iranian lawmaker Alireza Salimi stated that the Strait of Hormuz holds greater strategic value for Iran than pursuing nuclear weapons, calling the waterway a "blessing that God has placed in Iran's hands." Salimi, a member of the Iranian parliament's Presiding Board, emphasized that control over this critical maritime chokepoint provides the country with un...