Iran, after establishing a new legal regime in the Strait of Hormuz, will use force if necessary to control it, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said.
"We cannot control the Strait of Hormuz militarily forever, but if necessary, the military will intervene. The sword will always be raised over the Strait of Hormuz," he said on Iranian television. Araghchi noted that Iran is negotiating with Oman on the establishment of a new governance arrangement for the Strait of Hormuz and has also started consultations with other countries for which the strait is important.
Aragchi cited China as an example, which actively trades with countries in the Middle East. Iran's foreign minister also announced the imminent publication of a joint statement on the management of shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. Speaking about the dates of signing the memorandum of understanding with the US, Aragchi did not rule out that it will happen in the next few days.
