Strait of Hormuz 'can no longer be as it was': Iranian Parliament Speaker says strait no longer has necessary security

Strait of Hormuz ‘can no longer be as it was’: Iranian Parliament Speaker says strait no longer has necessary security The Speaker of the Iranian Parliament, Mohamed Bagher Ghalibaf, stated that the Strait of Hormuz can no longer operate as it did previously due to Tehran’s actions that significantly impede maritime traffic. He asserted Iran’s right to respond to such interferences, declaring the strait lacks the necessary security. This development is significant as the Strait of Hormuz accounts for 20% of the world’s oil and gas trade.

• Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohamed Bagher Ghalibaf declared the Strait of Hormuz can no longer be ‘as it was’.
• Tehran is reportedly almost completely hindering maritime traffic.
• Ghalibaf stated it is Iran’s right to respond to interferences.
• The strait is claimed to no longer have the necessary security.
• The Strait of Hormuz is a crucial route for 20% of global oil and gas trade.