Tehran, March 19 -- A senior adviser to Iran's leadership has suggested that Tehran may seek to redefine its strategic role in the Strait of Hormuz following this war, as tensions across the Gulf and wider Middle East continue to escalate amid reports of strikes, maritime incidents, and diplomatic confrontations.
According to Iranian state media on Thursday, adviser Mohammad Mokhber said the conflict presents what he described as "one of the most important opportunities" for Iran to reshape its position in the world's most critical energy chokepoint.
"After the imposed war, by defining a new regime for the Strait of Hormuz, Iran will move from being under sanctions to a powerful position in the region and the world," Mokhber said, framing...