Iran warns passage through Strait of Hormuz requires coordination

Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister, Kazem Gharibabadi, has warned that secure transit through the Strait of Hormuz requires coordination with Tehran. He emphasized that "safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz cannot be guaranteed" if arrangements are ambiguous, parallel routes are used, or decisions are made without considering Iran's status as a coastal state. This assertion comes amid ongoing tensions regarding control over the vital global shipping lane, through which a significant portion of the world's oil supply passes. The statement reinforces Iran's position on its role in regulating maritime traffic in the strategic waterway.

Sources: Радіо Свобода