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2026-05-30 12:02:37
[Iran Responds Strongly to Western "Ultimatum": Rejecting Coercive Rhetoric, a New Order is Being Established in the Strait of Hormuz] 1. According to Iran's Mehr News Agency, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Bagai explicitly rejected the "ultimatum-like" rhetoric issued by the West against Iran, emphasizing that Iran's national decisions are based on the interests and rights of its people and that it will not accept any coercive language such as "should" or "must." 2. Bagai pointed out that the maritime blockade imposed by the United States since March 1 was illegal from the outset, violating not only the ceasefire agreement between the two sides but also seriously disrupting freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. 3. He confirmed that since March 1, the Strait of Hormuz has been operating under special Iranian control measures, and all merchant ships must be coordinated by the Iranian authorities before they can pass. 4. Bagai emphasized the role of Iran and Oman, as littoral states of the strait, in managing the future of this waterway. Both countries have taken a responsible stance in safeguarding their own security and national interests, while providing necessary guarantees to the international community regarding safe navigation at sea. 5. He concluded by stating that the experience gained under recent special circumstances should not be ignored. Regardless of the specific governance mechanism ultimately established between Iran and Oman, its goal will be to simultaneously serve the national security of both countries and the security of international shipping.
