Iran's top leader stated that the security of the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz will continue to be managed without the US military presence in the region. The Strait of Hormuz holds strategic importance as a critical transit point in global oil trade. Iran's stance signals that geopolitical tensions in the region and the power struggle between the US and Iran continue. While emphasizing its determination to maintain control in the region, Iran also maintains its stance against US military activities there. These developments are closely monitored in terms of the security of the Persian Gulf and international energy trade.