Iran says managing Strait of Hormuz is its ‘legitimate right’

<article data-history-node-id="439579" about="https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/iran-says-managing-strait-hormuz-its-legitimate-right" class="live-blog-update default clearfix"> <h2> <a href="https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/iran-says-managing-strait-hormuz-its-legitimate-right" rel="bookmark"> <span class="field field-title">Iran says managing Strait of Hormuz is its ‘legitimate right’</span> </a> </h2> <div class="content"> <div class="field field-field-text"><section data-scroll-anchor="false" data-testid="conversation-turn-164" data-turn="assistant" data-turn-id="request-69f45dd3-8d4c-83eb-b79d-1544f51fcc2d-51" dir="auto"> <p data-end="500" data-start="283">Iranian First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref has said Tehran has the right to control activity in the Strait of Hormuz, according to the ISNA.</p> <p data-end="670" data-start="502">Aref said managing the vital waterway is Iran’s “legitimate right”, as tensions continue to centre on the corridor that carries a large share of global energy supplies.</p> <p data-end="767" data-start="672">He added that Iran is not seeking conflict but will respond forcefully if it is drawn into one.</p> <p data-end="998" data-start="840">Aref also said authorities have begun rebuilding homes and commercial properties damaged during the fighting, calling for the effort to remain a top priority.</p> </section> </div> </div> </article>