Tehran: Iran has expressed strong opposition to the presence of foreign military forces in the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's busiest maritime routes for oil transportation.
Iranian officials said that the security of the strategic waterway should remain the responsibility of countries in the region. They warned that any increase in foreign military activity could create further instability and raise tensions in the Gulf.
The statement comes as concerns continue over maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz, a key route used for the transport of global oil and gas supplies.
Iran also called for regional cooperation to maintain peace and ensure the safe movement of commercial ships through the waterway.
The Strait of Hormuz remains one of the most important shipping routes in the world, making developments in the area closely watched by the international community.
