On Aug. 19 Rezaei, a member of Iran’s parliament National Security and Foreign Policy Committee, told media the management, supervision and inspection of the Strait of Hormuz are Iran’s sole responsibility and are overseen by the Armed Forces General Staff. He said if Iran’s interests are harmed anywhere in the world, Tehran could retaliate in the Strait of Hormuz against hostile states or governments by raising tariffs or seizing assets.

2026-08-19

On Aug. 19 Rezaei, a member of Iran’s parliament National Security and Foreign Policy Committee, told media the management, supervision and inspection of the Strait of Hormuz are Iran’s sole responsibility and are overseen by the Armed Forces General Staff. He said if Iran’s interests are harmed anywhere in the world, Tehran could retaliate in the Strait of Hormuz against hostile states or governments by raising tariffs or seizing assets.