Iran's deputy foreign minister warned Tehran would consider taking "any action," including restarting a war, to maintain control of the Strait of Hormuz, state-affiliated Fars News reported. He said opening a southern route closer to Oman's coast would mean Iran "could no longer exercise sovereignty," and added any European vessel seeking to approach the strait would be "our lawful target."

2026-07-29

Iran's deputy foreign minister warned Tehran would consider taking "any action," including restarting a war, to maintain control of the Strait of Hormuz, state-affiliated Fars News reported. He said opening a southern route closer to Oman's coast would mean Iran "could no longer exercise sovereignty," and added any European vessel seeking to approach the strait would be "our lawful target."