An advisor to President Donald Trump assured that the United States has the ability to maintain a blockade against Iran "indefinitely," in a context of growing tension in the Middle East and internal political division in Washington.

According to the EFE news agency, in statements collected by international media, The official maintained that “the United States has the capability "The war is very close to ending," he declared in an interview with Fox. Business.

The advisor's statements come at a time of high geopolitical tension, marked by military operations, economic pressure, and strategic moves in one of the world's most sensitive regions.

While the White House maintains it has the situation under control, critics warn that a prolonged escalation could have global consequences, particularly for energy markets and international security.

In response, the military advisor to Iran's supreme leader also warned that his country would sink US ships in the Strait of Hormuz if Washington decides to “police” this strategic oil route.

“Donald Trump wants to become the policeman of the Strait of Hormuz. Is that really his job? Is that the job of a powerful military like the United States'?” Mohsen Rezaei, who was appointed military advisor last month by Ayatollah Mokhtaba Khamenei, on state television.

Rezaei warned that “those ships will be sunk by our missiles” and declared that the US presence in the area “represents a great danger to its own army,” by indicating that their forces could attack and destroy those vessels.