Ebrahim Azizi
Head of the Iranian parliament's national security committee.
Notable Quotes
"This reckless violation of the ceasefire will, as always, lead to retreat and regret on their part."View Story →
"It's our inalienable right."View Story →
"The first priority for Iran after the war is to restore deterrence and the Strait of Hormuz is among Iran's principal strategic leverages."View Story →
"Iran will decide the right of passage through the crucial shipping route."View Story →
"Iran will decide the right of passage through the crucial shipping route."View Story →
"any U.S. interference in the strait will be considered a violation of the ceasefire"View Story →
"Any 'American interference' in the strait would be considered a breach of their truce."View Story →
"Siding with the U.S.-backed resolution will bring severe consequences."View Story →
"Trump’s pausing of an attack was due to the realisation that any move against Iran would mean 'facing a decisive military response'."View Story →
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