Iran Denies Closing the Strait of Hormuz and Affirms Commitment to Freedom of Navigation

The Iranian mission to the United Nations denied on Thursday the reports about the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, asserting that these claims are baseless.

The mission stated on Thursday that Iran remains committed to international law and the principle of freedom of navigation in international waterways, emphasizing that Tehran has not taken any steps that would disrupt shipping in the strait.

The Iranian mission accused the United States of being the party that has jeopardized maritime security in the region, amid ongoing military escalation and increasing tensions in the Middle East.