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Iran's UN Ambassador: Iran does not want to close Strait of Hormuz

Iran's UN Ambassador: Iran does not want to close Strait of Hormuz

Iran's UN ambassador, Amir Saeid Iravani, stated that Iran does not intend to close the Strait of Hormuz, while asserting its right to ensure the waterway's security. He added that regional instability is a result of actions by Israel and the United States rather than Iranian self-defense measures.

Based on reporting by haarlemsdagblad. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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