Iran will never cede control of the Strait of Hormuz, says senior legislative official
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A senior Iranian legislative official, Ebrahim Azizi, stated that Iran will never relinquish control of the Strait of Hormuz, calling it an "inalienable right." Azizi, a former commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps IRGC and current member of parliament who chairs the National Security and Foreign Policy Committee, indicated that Iran will decide on the right of passage, including authorizations for ships to cross the strait. He added that a bill is being presented to Parliament, based on Article 110 of the Constitution, concerning the environment, maritime security, and national security, with the armed forces responsible for enforcing the law. This statement comes amid growing concerns about the global economic repercussions of closing this strategic waterway.
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