IRAN DENIES PLANS TO CLOSE STRAIT OF HORMUZ, DEMANDS NAVY COORDINATION
Iran's U.N. Ambassador Amir Saeid Iravani stated on March 12 that Tehran has no intention of closing the Strait of Hormuz but reserves its right to ensure security for key shipping routes, a position echoed by other reports from Euronews and Al-monitor shortly before noon in Dubai where foreign ministry officials insisted vessels must coordinate with Iran's navy.
Key Points
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1Iran's UN Ambassador Amir Saeid Iravani stated there is no Iranian intent or plan to close the Strait of Hormuz.
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2While refusing to blockade, Iran asserts its right and responsibility to ensure security for ships passing through this key shipping route.
Developments
Perspectives
Iran is committed to preserving its right and ability, as a sovereign state under international law, to protect itself from external threats.
— [Mar 12, 09:37] Iran not going to close Strait of Hormuz (Reuters)The Iranian government has stated that it does have the intention or desire for any action which would lead towards a closure in this area and is willing if necessary. The foreign ministry spokesperson said ships must coordinate with their navy.
— [Mar 12, 09:37] Iran not going to close Strait of Hormuz (Reuters)'Tehran does have the intention or desire for any action which would lead towards a closure in this area and is willing if necessary.'
— (Al-monitor)Iran's U.N. Ambassador stated that Tehran will not close the Strait of Hormuz but retains its right to ensure security in response to what it describes as destabilizing actions by the United States, while affirming respect for freedom under international law and rejecting claims regarding self-defense rights used against Iran recently reported on Thursday (March 12).