politics
March 17, 2026
Strait of Hormuz 'can no longer be as it was': Iranian Parliament Speaker says strait no longer has necessary security
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohamed Bagher Ghalibaf stated today that the Strait of Hormuz can no longer be 'as it was', as Tehran is almost completely hindering maritime traffic.
TL;DR
- Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohamed Bagher Ghalibaf declared the Strait of Hormuz can no longer be 'as it was'.
- Tehran is reportedly almost completely hindering maritime traffic.
- Ghalibaf stated it is Iran's right to respond to interferences.
- The strait is claimed to no longer have the necessary security.
- The Strait of Hormuz is a crucial route for 20% of global oil and gas trade.
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