Iran tightens control over the Strait of Hormuz.

VTV.vn - Tensions between Iran and the US continue to escalate around the Strait of Hormuz.

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Along with asserting its control over the Strait of Hormuz, Iran is pushing for the legalization of its management of this strategic waterway. The Iranian parliament is expected to vote on a bill officially formalizing its control over the Strait of Hormuz.

Meanwhile, the Iranian military asserts that its armed forces are exercising full control over the strait. Accordingly, all commercial vessels and oil tankers must follow routes designated by Tehran and licensed by the naval forces of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.

Iran has warned it will retaliate against any intervention by foreign military forces in the region.

On the same day, Tehran said it could withdraw from the agreement it was negotiating with the US if Washington did not end its maritime blockade and release frozen Iranian assets abroad.

For its part, the US stated that the blockade of Iranian ports remains in effect and that ships that do not comply may be disabled or destroyed.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi (Photo: AFP/Getty)

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held a telephone conversation with his Omani counterpart Sayyid Badr al-Busaidi on May 30 to discuss the situation in the Strait of Hormuz and the future management mechanism for this strategic shipping lane.

In a message posted on social media, Araghchi affirmed that Iran stands with Oman against any threat. He also emphasized that Iran is ready to consult with neighboring countries on the Strait of Hormuz issue on the basis of international law and national sovereignty .

This development comes as the US Central Command warns it will conduct military operations near the Strait of Hormuz and may target ships suspected of participating in or supporting mine-laying operations. Meanwhile, Washington continues to impose a maritime blockade on Iran. According to Iran, by May 30, 115 commercial vessels had been forced to change their routes.

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