Hormuz is the minimum -. And they will pay reparations, Iran can never let the Persian Gulf be used against it. Control of the strait is "the minimum", says Marandi - the Gulf countries "will have to pay reparations", and the Iranians' anger at them is "much greater" than at their government. However, Iran "doesn't want to strangle the world economy" - it wants the Gulf to prosper. Bay Share this with someone who needs to see this! Subscribe to CSOFT Media for more information on the changing strategic landscape in West Asia.