Iranian Envoy Denies Plans To Close The Straits Of Hormuz
On Thursday morning March 13th the United Nations Ambassador from Iran stated that Tehran would not close either of its key shipping routes, specifically denying reports regarding a closure in both the Strait of Hormuz and Red Sea's passage through Bab el-Mandeb while affirming their right to preserve security along these arteries.
Key Points
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1Iran's United Nations Ambassador stated that Tehran will not take action to block the flow through the Strait of Hormuz.
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2While ruling out a closure, Iranian officials emphasized their right and responsibility to ensure security along this critical shipping route.
Developments
Perspectives
Iran's Un Ambassador said on Thursday Tehran was not going to close the Strait Of Hormuz
— [Mar 13, 00:39] Iran's UN Envoy Says Not Going To Close Strait Of Hormuz (Feeds.feedburner.com)Tehran is preserving its right as a sovereign state and has no intention of closing the key shipping route
— [Mar 12, 20:39] Iran's UN Envoy Says Not Going To Close Strait Of Hormuz (Feeds.feedburner.com)Iran not going to close Strait of Hormuz according to its own official representative at United Nations headquarters in New York
— [Mar 12, 05:39] Iran UN envoy says Tehran won't close the strait - YahooThe statement from Iranian foreign policy officials indicates that while they will not block passage through this critical waterway currently under international supervision and control mechanisms established by regional agreements
— [Mar 12, 05:39] Iran UN envoy says Tehran won't close the strait - YahooIran is not planning to close or block traffic in its waters. This statement was made by Tehran's UN Envoy regarding concerns about oil passage through strategic straits like those near Bab el-Mandeb, though the specific claim of closing Hormuz itself has been denied as per this report.