On the record · Updated October 1, 2026
head of Iran's Supreme National Security Council
19 things Mohsen Rezaei said, verbatim, from June 9, 2026 to September 30, 2026, each linked to where it ran. Grouped by the questions at issue, with who supported, disputed, or qualified each one.
Positions
Supports
“No talks until Iran’s conditions are met. Period!”
Breitbart News Houthis seize two more Red Sea islands as Saudi pipeline stays down for weeks ›
Others on this question
“The failing Nation of Iran wants to make a deal, quickly and badly.”
“We are ready for dialogue”
Supports
“The US must first take practical steps to fulfil Iran’s conditions, and then Iran will proceed to open the Strait of Hormuz,”
Al Jazeera Six months into the Iran war, the White House says no negotiations are happening and Trump says he is not in a hurry ›
Others on this question
“Iran does not control the Strait of Hormuz,”
Supports
said fees would be imposed
The Guardian Trump declares an economic war on Iran and Bessent promises the toughest sanctions in history on Monday, six days after the ceasefire memorandum expired ›
Others on this question
“No tollings. No fees. No controls”
More on the record
As printed
“Trump is caught in a quagmire where he can neither negotiate nor fight”
on reports that the US may resume full-scale bombing of Iran after the midterms
Antiwar.com Axios: US Officials Think Trump Could Order Resumption of Full-Scale Bombing of Iran After Midterms ›
As printed
“We will only commit to the Strait of Hormuz being open when they (the Americans) stop the sabotage, threats and attacks on Iran”
on Iran linking Hormuz Strait access to the US ending strikes on Iran
Antiwar.com Ghalibaf Says Iran Will Target US Energy Firms If US Attacks on Iranian Oil Infrastructure Continue ›
As printed
“begin from the U.S. Navy's blockade line and extend into parts of the Persian Gulf”
on the geographic scope of Iran's planned restricted zone near Hormuz
The American Conservative Iran War Day 192: Americans Have Paid Over $100 Billion in Higher Energy Costs Since War Began ›
As printed
“We will retaliate in a seismic manner.”
on Iran vowing major retaliation over new US sanctions
PBS NewsHour A look at the new U.S. sanctions on Iran and threats against its trading partners ›
As printed
“If (Trump) wants to do something, we will retaliate in a seismic manner,”
on Iran threatening major retaliation if Trump escalates further
Breitbart News Iran’s Currency Hits Record Low as U.S. Rolls Out ‘Economic D-Day’ Sanctions ›
As printed
“So far, we have only targeted military bases, but if they want to impose economic sanctions on us, the United States has oil and economic companies around Iran and elsewhere, and we will strike them”
The Guardian Iran’s foreign minister calls threat of new US economic sanctions ‘desperate’ ›
As printed
“The gap between America's inability to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and its claim to own it is greater than the 7,000-mile distance between Washington and the Strait itself,”
Breitbart News Iran Calls Trump ‘Delusional,’ Declares ‘Post-American Order’ — After He Claims Hormuz as ‘New U.S. Territory’ ›
On the claim ledger Open
“As long as America does not change its behaviour and does not accept Iran's conditions, the Strait of Hormuz will not be opened.”
on Iran conditioning reopening the Strait of Hormuz on US sanctions relief and compensation
Al Jazeera A US helicopter fires two Hellfire missiles into a cargo ship's engine room, and Iran says the strait stays shut ›
As printed
“more important than dozens of atomic bombs.”
on the Strait of Hormuz's strategic value to Iran's hardline IRGC faction
Breitbart News Trump Says U.S. Is ‘Low Keying’ Iran as Economic Pressure Mounts ›
As printed
“Hezbollah is Iran’s ally, and Iran stands by its ally.”
As printed
“Lebanon, and Hezbollah in particular, remain among Iran’s most important red lines in any potential agreement with the United States,”
Mondoweiss Former IRGC commander to Mondoweiss: Lebanon is Iran’s ‘non-negotiable red line’ in any deal with the U.S. ›
As printed
“Several days after the ceasefire, the blockade was imposed, and commitments regarding Lebanon were violated,”
Mondoweiss Former IRGC commander to Mondoweiss: Lebanon is Iran’s ‘non-negotiable red line’ in any deal with the U.S. ›
As printed
“From Tehran’s perspective, Hezbollah is not merely a political or military ally. It is part of a strategic partnership forged over decades.”
As printed
“The Strait of Hormuz is a powerful lever. The enemy will either receive a strong blow or accept Iran’s conditions,”
on Iran's warning over control of the Strait of Hormuz
As printed
“Iran believes that any durable regional order must be built on trust and credible partnerships, and for that reason, Tehran does not view its relationship with Hezbollah as a negotiable issue, but as an integral component of its long-term strategic vision for the Middle East,”
on Iran calling its alliance with Hezbollah non-negotiable in any deal with the US
Mondoweiss Former IRGC commander to Mondoweiss: Lebanon is Iran’s ‘non-negotiable red line’ in any deal with the U.S. ›
As printed
“Tehran does not view its relationship with Hezbollah as a negotiable issue, but as an integral component of its long-term strategic vision for the Middle East.”
Mondoweiss Former IRGC commander to Mondoweiss: Lebanon is Iran’s ‘non-negotiable red line’ in any deal with the U.S. ›
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