In a post on his X account late on Friday, Ghalibaf wrote, “Throughout history, we Iranians have faced those who declared themselves masters of the universe and sought to erase ancient civilizations. They came in fire and flame, only to depart in dust and shame.”
“Those who chase Alexander’s legacy will share Valerian’s fate: you will kneel,” he added.
Marco Rubio had said on Wednesday that Iran has “lost complete control” of the waterway, pointing to the recovery in Gulf oil exports in September.
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