Iran's leadership asserts its "legal right" to manage the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, claiming it will secure national interests and end regional instability. An adviser to the Supreme Leader stated this control would ensure national security and mark the end of 50 years of insecurity in the Gulf, amid heightened regional tensions.

Iran is cementing its control over the Strait of Hormuz, a key international shipping route, 11 weeks after the start of the war with the United States and Israel.

Iran has announced it is expanding its control over the Strait of Hormuz into foreign territory, angering neighbouring countries.