Iran not going to close Strait of Hormuz, Iran UN envoy saysLuojiashan tanker sits anchored in Muscat, as Iran vows to close the Strait of Hormuz, amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Muscat, Oman, on Saturday. (Photo: Reuters)Iran's ⁠UN ​Ambassador ​Amir ‌Saeid Iravani on Thursday said Tehran ​was not ⁠going to close ‌the Strait of Hormuz, but ⁠added it was Iran's inherent right to preserve ​the peace and ​security ‌of the waterway. He ​made ⁠his comments in ⁠remarks to reporters at the ⁠United Nations.

Source: Bangkok Post March 13, 2026 03:04 UTC