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Iran reaffirms sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz

Iranian diplomat Kazem Gharibabadi reiterates that the Strait of Hormuz will remain under Iran's control.

15 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Kazem Gharibabadi, Iran's deputy foreign minister, stated that the Strait of Hormuz "is and will continue to be Iranian." This assertion came in response to comments from the U.S. President, who expressed a desire to transform the strategic waterway into "U.S. territory."

The Strait of Hormuz is a vital maritime route, and Iran's position on its sovereignty was reaffirmed by Gharibabadi during an official event, emphasizing the country's intention to maintain control over the area.

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