On July 13 (local time), according to TASS, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi affirmed that Tehran will continue to maintain its role in controlling and protecting the Strait of Hormuz, a strategic shipping route transporting about 1/5 of the world's traded oil volume.
The statement was made in the context of new debates surrounding US President Donald Trump's proposal for the US to seize control of the Strait of Hormuz, as well as applying a 20% security fee to ships passing through this area.
On social network X, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi emphasized: "Iran has always been the protector of the Strait of Hormuz and will always be so".
According to Mr. Araghchi, Iran has long played a role in ensuring security on a sea route of particular importance for global energy transportation.
The Iranian Foreign Minister also reacted directly to US President Donald Trump's idea of imposing fees on ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz.
The Strait of Hormuz is located between Iran and Oman, connecting the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea. This is a sea transport route of particular importance to the international energy market as most of the crude oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the Gulf countries must pass through this area.
For many years, the Strait of Hormuz has frequently become a geopolitical hotspot whenever tensions between Iran and the US or allies increase. Any risk of disruption on this shipping route can directly affect oil prices and global energy supply chains.
The latest statements by the Iranian Foreign Minister continue to show that Tehran does not accept any moves aimed at changing its role in the Strait of Hormuz, and affirms that it will continue to protect national interests and sovereignty over this strategic maritime route.
