Iran's Deputy FM: Strait of Hormuz Closed, Under Full Iranian Control

Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi said the Strait of Hormuz remains closed, rejecting claims of ships transiting through it as "baseless," stating the strait remains closed and under full Iranian control. The deputy minister stated that Iran has told Pakistan, Oman and Qatar that normal standards regarding the Strait of Hormuz cannot be maintained under conditions of war, confirming Iran's position against the United States, confirming the Strait of Hormuz remains closed and under full Iranian control. The agreement with Oman does not mean opening the Strait of Hormuz remains closed and under full Iranian control, rejecting claims that ships transiting through it as "baseless, confirming Iran's position against the United States, confirming the Strait of Hormuz remains closed and under full Iranian control.