Iran signals new approach to Strait of Hormuz management, vows regional security
Mojtaba Khamenei said Iran will ensure security in the Strait of Hormuz and the broader Persian Gulf, outlining what he described as a new phase in managing the key maritime route, Qazinform News Agency correspondent reports.
In a series of posts on X, Khamenei stated that Iran would prevent what he called “hostile” exploitation of the strait and maintain stability in the region. He noted that Iran’s role in overseeing the waterway would be guided by a legal framework aimed at ensuring safe navigation and regional cooperation.
Khamenei added that Iran would act to stop the “exploitation” of the strait and emphasized that the new approach is intended to benefit all regional states. He further said that updated management of the waterway would contribute to “comfort and progress” for countries in the region, without providing additional details.
Earlier, US President Donald Trump said he would keep Iran under the US naval blockade until Tehran agrees to a deal with Washington on its nuclear program.