Iranian Foreign Minister said Saturday that Iran is the one that determines the necessary arrangements to restore ship traffic in the Strait of Hormuz to pre-war levels, in a statement reported by Iranian media. The remark, which included a rhetorical address to 'Trump, are you listening?', reiterates Tehran's assertion of control over the strategic waterway.
The statement by the Iranian foreign minister, reported Saturday afternoon, marks the latest in a series of Iranian declarations asserting control over the Strait of Hormuz. The minister's claim that Iran determines the arrangements to restore shipping to pre-war levels reiterates a position Tehran has maintained since the end of active hostilities. The remark, which directly addresses former US President Donald Trump, underscores the ongoing contestation over the strategic waterway. As The Zioneer has previously reported, Iran has repeatedly stated that management of the strait is its sole responsibility and that of Oman, and has continued to collect fees for passage. The strait remains a focal point of tension between Iran, the US, and regional actors.
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