Iranian Deputy Speaker: Strait of Hormuz is a "Red Line," Fully Controlled by Iran

Odaily According to Iran's Mehr News Agency report on the 12th, Haji Babaei, Deputy Speaker of the Islamic Consultative Assembly of Iran, warned the United States that the Strait of Hormuz is a "red line," fully controlled by Iran, and its transit fees must be paid in rials. The report stated that the majority of members of the Iranian parliament support the plan concerning the Strait of Hormuz. According to directives from the leadership, control over this strategic waterway is non-negotiable under any circumstances. (Xinhua News Agency)