The geopolitical tensions in the Persian Gulf have once again escalated, with Iran reasserting strict control and imposing severe limitations on maritime passage through the strategic Strait of Hormuz. According to statements from Iranian foreign ministry spokesman Esmail Baqaei, these measures are deemed necessary and lawful, primarily citing what Tehran has labeled as sustained U.S. hostility and blockades against its ports. The Islamic Republic maintains that the continuation of these restrictions is a rightful exercise of its sovereign rights, arguing that international law permits it to take measures to safeguard its national interests and prevent non-compliant international movements.
The Strait of Hormuz is globally vital, serving as a crucial chokepoint through which approximately 20% of the world’s total crude oil transits. Iran’s decision to reassert