Iran says Strait of Hormuz open to all except US and allies

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has declared that the Strait of Hormuz remains open to global shipping, but warned that access is effectively closed to the United States and its allies amid escalating regional tensions. Speaking at a press conference in Tehran, Araghchi said Iran was exercising its right to self-defence in response to the American-Israeli aggression. “From our perspective, the strait is open, but it is closed only to our enemies and their allies,” he said, adding that Iran would continue to resist “with pride”. Araghchi rejected suggestions that Tehran had sought a ceasefire, stating that Iran had not initiated any such request. READ: US allows Iranian oil tankers through Strait of Hormuz to maintain global supply: Treasury secretary “We […]