Mojtaba Khamenei asserts Iran's control over Strait of Hormuz
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Updated · The Guardian · Apr 30
Mojtaba Khamenei asserts Iran's control over Strait of Hormuz
17 articles · Updated · The Guardian · Apr 30
In a Persian Gulf Day statement, he also signalled a new fees regime and said Iran would defend its nuclear and missile programmes.
The move deepens a standoff with a US counter-blockade since 13 April, leaving traffic at about three ships a day from a normal 120-140 and pushing oil above $120.
Gulf Arab states reject Iranian control as piracy, while talks mediated by Pakistan remain stalled and Washington and European allies discuss post-conflict oversight of the waterway.
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