Iran's sword will always hang over Strait of Hormuz - Araghchi

Author: Matthew AtungwuPublished on: June 13, 2026Country: Iran

PoliticsWorld / International

Iran's sword will always hang over Strait of Hormuz - Araghchi

Iranian Foreign Minister Abba Araghchi warned that Iran's sword will always hang over the Strait of Hormuz. Speaking on state TV, he said management of the strait would not return to the pre-war era, and that sovereignty belongs to Iran and Oman. He also stated that Iran's nuclear program has been postponed to the final agreement stage.

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