Iran affirms Strait control amid US blockade
Iranian statements confirmed that the Strait of Hormuz is entirely under Iran's control and management. Officials emphasized that any vessel crossing requires Iran’s permission and supervision, dismissing U.S. claims of freedom of navigation. They also indicated that reopening the strait depends on the other party fulfilling its obligations, reminding that Washington cannot impose this unilaterally. In contrast, the United States affirmed its ability to continue the naval blockade of Iran and maintain economic pressure, focusing on protecting the flow of oil and global markets. Additionally, the UAE condemned the targeting of two ADNOC tankers by the Revolutionary Guard during their passage through the strait, marking an escalation in security tensions amidst the risks to global energy security.
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