An Iranian adviser said controlling the Strait of Hormuz is more valuable than possessing nuclear weapons.

The adviser to Iran's Supreme Leader, Mohseni, said: Controlling the Strait of Hormuz is as valuable as possessing nuclear weapons... This gives us the power to influence the global economy with a single decision — a major opportunity.

This is indeed a weighty statement. The core logic behind this adviser (Mohseni) actually lies in redefining Iran’s "strategic assets": instead of pursuing a nuclear bomb that might never be used, it's far more advantageous to hold onto an "energy switch" capable of instantly disrupting the global economy.

Mohseni’s metaphor of the "nuclear bomb" essentially declares that Iran has found a weapon far more flexible, practical, and directly effective at targeting America’s vulnerabilities — a "massive disruption weapon." This is not mere rhetoric; it represents a strategic recalibration based on current battlefield dynamics and the structure of the global economy. It signifies that the future focus of U.S.-Iran rivalry will shift entirely from "nuclear issues" to a contest over control of the strait.

Original source: toutiao.com/article/1864758945645648/

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