Strait of Hormuz is neither your personal casino nor backyard of modern-day pirates: Iranian lawmaker slams Trump - The Tribune
An Iranian lawmaker slammed President Trump's threats to take over the Strait of Hormuz, calling it Iranian sovereign waters.Summary
Following President Donald Trump's threats to take over the Strait of Hormuz and block the vital shipping lane, Iranian Parliament National Security Committee Head Ebrahim Azizi issued a sharp rebuttal. Azizi asserted Iranian sovereignty over the waterway, stating, "The Strait of Hormuz is neither your personal casino nor the backyard of modern-day pirates; these are Iranian sovereign waters." He warned that threats would be met with action by the Iranian people and armed forces. Despite the heated rhetoric, Iran and the United States have established a direct communication line to prevent incidents, mediated by Qatar and Pakistan. This follows a 14-point Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed at the Lake Lucerne Summit, which includes a provision for Iran to facilitate the safe passage of commercial vessels without charge for 60 days to ensure the immediate resumption of maritime traffic.
(Source：The Tribune)