BlockBeats message. On August 26, Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Garibabadi said in an interview on August 25 that Iran is still in a state of war. The Strait of Hormuz is under the full control and surveillance of Iran’s armed forces, and will not be reopened unless approved, permitted, and arranged by Iran.

Garibabadi also warned that, to safeguard national security and national interests, if conditions are suitable, Iran could take a “preemptive” action against U.S. targets, without having to wait for the U.S. to launch an attack first and then respond defensively. (CCTV)