Iran adviser likens Strait of Hormuz control to ‘atomic bomb’ power

Iran adviser likens Strait of Hormuz control to ‘atomic bomb’ power Mohammad Mokhber, an adviser to Iran’s supreme leader, has compared control of the Strait of Hormuz to the power of a nuclear weapon, highlighting the waterway’s global significance. “The Strait of Hormuz represents an opportunity as precious as an atomic bomb,” Mokhber said. “Indeed, having in one’s hands a position that allows you to influence the global economy with a single decision is a major opportunity.