WorldIran seeks lawful sovereignty over Strait of Hormuz, vice president says
Iranian Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref said it is natural for Iran to control the Strait of Hormuz. He compared that position with the right of other countries to use the waterway. Aref said Iran is seeking sovereignty over the strait on a lawful basis. His remarks set out Tehran’s position on control of the strategically important passage. The statement links Iran’s claimed authority with what it describes as other countries’ established right of access.
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Iran seeks lawful sovereignty over Strait of Hormuz, vice president says