Iranian First Vice President Aref: Security in the Strait of Hormuz is not free. When restricting Iran's oil exports, do not expect other countries to gain free security. The choice is clear: either achieve a free oil market for all, or everyone bear

2026-04-20

Iranian First Vice President Aref: Security in the Strait of Hormuz is not free. When restricting Iran's oil exports, do not expect other countries to gain free security. The choice is clear: either achieve a free oil market for all, or everyone bears the risk of significant costs. Global fuel price stability depends on a guaranteed and permanent elimination of economic and military pressure on Iran and its allies.