Iran's President Warns Against Using Strait of Hormuz to 'Impose Insecurity'
Speaking at the UN General Assembly, Masoud Pezeshkian said 'warfare knows no borders,' pushing back against pressure over the vital shipping route.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian told the United Nations General Assembly that the Strait of Hormuz will not be used to "impose insecurity" on his country, pushing back against pressure over the strategic waterway through which a large share of the world's seaborne oil trade passes.
Pezeshkian's remarks came as part of a broader address in which he argued that "warfare knows no borders," a statement that appeared aimed at underscoring the risks of regional escalation following recent tensions between Iran and the United States and Israel.
The Strait of Hormuz has long been viewed as a potential flashpoint, given that a significant portion of global oil and gas shipments transit the narrow passage between Iran and the Arabian Peninsula. Any disruption to traffic through the strait has historically raised concerns among energy markets and shipping companies about supply security and price volatility.
Pezeshkian's UN appearance came amid a tense period in Iran's relations with Washington, with both sides having exchanged pointed rhetoric at the world body in recent days. His comments suggest Tehran is seeking to signal restraint over the strait while also warning against attempts to pressure it militarily or economically.
Sources
- Iran: Strait of Hormuz won’t be used to ‘impose insecurity on us’ — Al Jazeera — All
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