Iran Supreme Leader's Foreign Policy Advisor: Iran and the US Remain in a State of War

Odaily reported that on the afternoon of May 5 local time, Iran's Supreme Leader's foreign policy advisor, Velayati, stated to the public that the Strait of Hormuz has been closed and will not reopen unless "the national will of the Islamic Republic of Iran decides otherwise." In a statement, Velayati said that US President Trump's remarks about limiting Iran's missile capabilities are unfounded, that Iran and the US remain in a state of war, and that "resistance" will continue. (CCTV)