"Strait of Hormuz open to all commercial ships, but must cooperate with our Navy": Iranian FM Araghchi

Iranian FM Araghchi stated that the Strait of Hormuz is open to all commercial ships, requiring cooperation with Iranian naval forces. He attributed heightened regional tensions to the US blockade of Iranian ports, framing it as an 'illegal blockade'. Iran maintains it has not obstructed maritime movement and anticipates improved security with regional peace.