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Major General Hatami declared that the sacred Strait of Hormuz is essential to…

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Islamic Republic News AgencyAug 16, 11:52 AM ET

Major General Hatami declared that the sacred Strait of Hormuz is essential to bringing the war to an end, and affirmed that Iran will defend it with full force.

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