Hormuz to remain under Iranian control as permanent asset: MP
Chairman of the Iranian Parliament's National Security and Foreign Policy Committee Ebrahim Azizi said that the Strait of Hormuz would remain under Iran’s control following its closure due to the US-Israeli aggression against Iran.
Speaking during an interview published on Tuesday, the Iranian parliamentarian described the vital waterway as Iran’s permanent asset that would remain under the control and management of the Iranian nation.
Azizi warned countries seeking to project power in the chokepoint that Iran would pursue its legal rights in the waterway "with full strength" and "will show no leniency toward anyone" in this matter.
Referring to the strategic position of the Strait of Hormuz and its role in regional and extra-regional dynamics, the legislator said the waterway constituted a permanent strategic position with an instrumental role in broader geopolitical equations.
"We have tried during this period to act in line with proper management [tactics], while preserving our authority," he said.
As a retaliatory measure, Iran shut down the corridor to enemies and their allies following the launch of the latest bout of American-Israeli aggression targeting the Islamic Republic.
It began applying stricter controls after US President Donald Trump announced continuation of an illegal naval blockade of Iranian vessels and ports on April 13.
On Saturday, Azizi announced in a post on X that Iran has devised a new mechanism to control maritime traffic through a "designated route" in the Strait of Hormuz, which includes charging fees for "the specialized services." Devising the mechanism, he added, is in line with Iran’s national sovereignty and will guarantee international trade security.
Adding to his remarks made during the interview, the lawmaker stressed that the Strait of Hormuz was not merely a maritime transit route, but a "strategic achievement" for the Islamic Republic.
He described the strait as "a full-fledged economic, political, and military lever" that would forever remain under the management and control of the "courageous and powerful Iranian nation."