Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has blamed the United States and Israel for the ongoing tension and blockade situation in the Strait of Hormuz. In a message broadcast by state media on National Persian Gulf Day, he reiterated his stance on keeping what he called “hostile countries” away from this vital waterway, describing the strait as a “symbol of resistance” for the Iranian nation.

Pezeshkian asserted that any insecurity in the Strait of Hormuz would be the responsibility of the United States and Israel, which he referred to as the “Zionist regime.” The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world’s most important oil transport routes, and analysts believe such political statements could further heighten tensions in the Middle East.

The remarks come amid a period of regional volatility, with the strait’s stability remaining a key concern for global energy security, according to the report.