"Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei stated that the closure of the Strait of Hormuz is a legitimate defense of their rights under international law, accusing the US of exploiting the waterway. He emphasized that in the current circumstances, the waterway cannot be misused."
"Baghaei justified attacks on US assets in Gulf countries, expressing that regional countries acted unjustly by cooperating with foreign parties against Iran during Ramadan, which he described as a permanent demand for justice."
"The United Arab Emirates has banned its citizens from traveling to Iran, Lebanon, and Iraq, urging those currently in those countries to return home immediately due to the escalating threats from Iran."
Efforts to resolve the conflict have stalled, with a ceasefire in effect since April 8. Iran threatens long and painful strikes on US positions if attacks continue. The Strait of Hormuz remains closed, impacting 20% of global oil and gas supplies and raising economic concerns. Iranian officials defend the closure as a legitimate response to US actions. The UAE has banned travel to Iran, Lebanon, and Iraq, urging citizens to return home amid escalating tensions and threats from Iran.
Read at www.aljazeera.com
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