[Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister: Hormuz Strait will not reopen without Iran's consent] BlockBeats News, August 26 — Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Ali Bagheri Kani stated in an interview on August 25 that Iran is still in a state of war, and the Hormuz Strait remains under the full control and surveillance of the Iranian armed forces. He emphasized that the strait will not reopen unless Iran consents, approves, and arranges it. Bagheri Kani also warned that, to safeguard national security and interests, Iran could take 'preemptive' action against U.S. targets if conditions are appropriate, without waiting for the U.S. to initiate an attack before responding defensively. (CCTV)