Hossein Shariatmadari, editor of the hardline Iranian government newspaper Kayhan, argued Sunday that the US naval blockade of Iran constitutes illegal piracy, while asserting that Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz is a lawful right recognized by two international conventions. The statement was posted on the source affiliated with Iranian state media.
Shariatmadari's comments add to the ongoing public debate surrounding the US naval blockade on Iran, which President Trump has described as a 'steel wall' and 'very effective.' The editor's position aligns with Tehran's official stance that the US blockade is illegal, while the closure of the Strait of Hormuz is a defensive measure. The Zioneer has previously reported on Iranian officials defending similar actions, as well as on Trump's statements about the blockade. The current statement, posted via the source, reflects the hardline view within Iran's establishment that the strait closure is a strategic lever. No independent verification of the claims was available.
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