Strait of Hormuz 'Will Remain Iranian': Deputy Foreign Minister

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Publish : 15 Aug 2026, 09:17 AM

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Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi stressed Saturday that the Strait of Hormuz "will remain Iranian", after US President Donald Trump said he would "soon" declare the waterway part of American territory.

"The Strait of Hormuz has been Iranian, is Iranian, and will remain Iranian," Gharibabadi said on X, adding that the route "will be opened and closed only at Iran's command".

Trump Says will 'Soon' Declare Hormuz Strait US Territory

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