[Iran's Supreme Leader Advisor: We Will Safeguard the Strait of Hormuz] According to Golden Finance, Major General Rezaei, advisor to the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, stated: We will safeguard the Strait of Hormuz. This strategic passage is one of the core elements of our country's deterrence capability and plays a decisive role in ensuring national security and interests. The Strait of Hormuz serves as a strategic deterrent force. Iran will rely on its own defensive capabilities and national strength to defend its national interests and security.