Iran Affirms Commitment to Safe Navigation Through Strait of Hormuz

The embassy made the remark in a post on X early Saturday in reaction to a virtual gathering of representatives from more than 40 countries, which was convened by the UK government two days earlier. That gathering discussed the situation in the Strait of Hormuz where Iran maintains control of passing ships.

“For decades, Iran, as a responsible state, ensured the security of global shipping through the Strait of Hormuz at no cost. Today, the Israeli and U.S. regimes have plunged the region into instability through aggressive attacks, civilian casualties, assassinations, and the destruction of vital infrastructure,” the embassy said.

It said, “Iran is defending itself and remains committed to ensuring safe and secure passage through the Strait of Hormuz. It is recommended that the British government stand on the right side of history.”

The US and the Israeli regime imposed their joint military aggression against Iran on February 28, following a previous conflict in June last year. Both escalations began while Tehran was engaged in diplomatic talks with Washington over its peaceful nuclear program.

As part of its response to the aggression, Iran has maintained control of the Strait of Hormuz, allowing passage of ships belonging only to friendly countries.

Iran is developing a protocol, in cooperation with Oman, to monitor traffic in the Strait of Hormuz even during peacetime.