Following the onset of Israeli and American attacks on Iran on February 28, the Islamic Republic decided to close the Strait of Hormuz. This action escalated into an international issue, and reopening it has since been a vital concern for many nations. Now, as Tehran and Washington engage in talks to reach an agreement, transit through this strait remains one of the primary focal points of negotiation and a source of serious contention. U.S. President Donald Trump wants the strait reopened, warning the Iranian regime on May 27 that if it attempts to control the strait, "we will destroy them."
The revolutionary government of the time dispatched delegations to various countries to explain the new regime's positions and its actions regarding the hostage crisis. These delegations traveled to different nations. Mohammad-Ali Hadi, a journalist for Kayhan newspaper and the head of one such delegation, stated on December 1, after holding talks with the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs: "We do not seek war [with the United States], but we are not terrified of a U.S. attack either. However, America must know that Iran is not alone, and one billion Muslims around the world stand in absolute solidarity with Iran."
