The eight words behind Iran's claim over the Strait of Hormuz
As another round of strikes rattles the Gulf region, Iran's lead negotiator makes it very clear where the regime stands on the Strait of Hormuz.
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analysisAs new strikes rattle the Gulf, Iran's lead negotiator sends a clear message to WashingtonBy Middle East correspondent Matthew DoranTopic:WarMon 13 Jul 2026 at 12:54pmMon 13 Jul 2026 at 12:54pmMon 13 Jul 2026 at 12:54pmIran maintains it has control over the Strait of Hormuz. (Reuters)abc.net.au/news/iran-and-united-states-mou-interpretation-strait-of-hormuz/106908594Link copiedShareShare articleFor all the talk about preventing Iran from gaining a nuclear bomb, the regime in Tehran has found another very different type of weapon it can use against its enemies.That is its geography, and more specifically the Strait of Hormuz.Iran maintains it has control over the waterway while the US argues it should operate without restriction.Even more confusingly, Iran insists it the strait is…
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