The US-Israel-Iran war has once again escalated, and the Strait of Hormuz, the most important global oil route, has been put at the centre of the war yet again. During an official visit to Iraq, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi claimed that Iran will maintain full control over the Strait of Hormuz for the next 30 days and warned that any outside interventions could worsen the ongoing regional tensions,Â
Abbas Araghchi’s remarks came as Pakistan and Bahrain discussed the evolving security situation, highlighting the growing diplomatic activity across the Middle East.Â
US-Israel-Iran War Latest News: Iran Claims Full Control Over Strait of Hormuz for 30 Days
Iran says it will oversee the Strait of Hormuz for the next 30 days while efforts continue to restore the waterway’s full operational capacity.
Speaking in Baghdad, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Iran is responsible for managing the strategic shipping route and is working to remove existing obstacles before fully reopening the strait.
The Strait of Hormuz remains one of the world’s busiest maritime chokepoints, carrying a significant share of global crude oil exports.
US-Israel-Iran War Latest News: Iran Solely Controls the Strait of Hormuz Over the Next 30 Days – Araghchi
During a joint press conference in Iraq, Araghchi said, “The Strait of Hormuz remains under the total oversight and management of Iran through the 30 coming days, and after all obstacles are removed the total capacity of the waterway will be restored. This is what we are working on.”
He also stated, “This responsibility rests on the Islamic Republic of Iran. There is no other party or state in this respect. This is totally clear under the memorandum of understanding, and any intervention or any unilateral action will result in exacerbating the situation and also delay the reopening of the strait.”
US-Israel-Iran War Latest News: Araghchi Says No Other Party Controls the Strait
Araghchi stressed that Iran alone has the responsibility to oversee operations in the Strait of Hormuz under the current understanding.
According to the Iranian foreign minister, no other country has authority over the waterway during this period. He warned that any unilateral military or political action by outside powers could increase tensions and delay efforts to restore normal maritime traffic.
US-Israel-Iran War Latest News: Pakistan & Bahrain Discuss Regional Tensions
Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar held a telephone conversation with Bahrain’s Foreign Minister Abdulatif bin Rashid Al Zayani as regional tensions continued to rise.
The discussion followed Bahrain’s announcement that it had intercepted several Iranian missiles and drones. During the call, Dar described the Middle East situation as “evolving” and reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to promoting dialogue and diplomacy to restore regional peace and stability.
US-Israel-Iran War Latest News: Iran-Iraq Talks on Regional Developments
Araghchi also met senior Iraqi officials during his visit to Baghdad to discuss bilateral ties and recent developments across the Middle East.
At the joint news conference, he thanked Iraq for its support during the recent conflict.
He said, “The people and government of Iraq have always extended their support during the war. They have always supported the Iranian people, who were victims of the Israeli-American aggression.”
He added, “The Iraqi people have always supported their Iranian brothers.”
US-Israel-Iran War Latest News: Strait of Hormuz Under Threat Again?
Although commercial shipping continues through the Strait of Hormuz, the latest statements from Tehran have renewed concerns about the security of one of the world’s most important energy corridors.
Any escalation involving the strait could affect global oil supplies, increase shipping costs and create fresh uncertainty in international energy markets. Governments and shipping companies are closely monitoring the situation as diplomatic and military developments continue.
US-Israel-Iran War Latest News: Iran Warns of Escalation Over Any External Intervention
Iran has warned that any attempt by another country to interfere in the management of the Strait of Hormuz would worsen the regional security situation.
According to Araghchi, unilateral action by external powers would not help restore stability and could instead delay the reopening of the waterway while increasing the risk of further confrontation.
US-Israel-Iran War Latest News: What’s Next?
The coming days are expected to be critical as diplomatic efforts continue alongside heightened military tensions across the region. Iran maintains that it will oversee the Strait of Hormuz while discussions with regional partners continue.
Meanwhile, countries with strategic and economic interests in the Gulf are expected to closely monitor developments as concerns over maritime security, energy supplies and broader regional stability remain high.
