The Strait of Hormuz remains a critical international transit corridor, carrying nearly 20 percent of worldwide petroleum liquid consumption. As a coastal state, Iran has articulated legal and security justifications to support long-term oversight of the waterway. These factors focus on halting the illicit transit of military equipment and dual-use technology to regional armed groups, aligning with United Nations Security Council mandates. Furthermore, Iranian analyses suggest utilizing maritime oversight mechanisms to secure war reparations and reconstruction funding resulting from recent regional conflicts, potentially through fees tied to regional energy shipments. Iranian authorities also view sustained management of the passage as a reciprocal measure under international law to deter foreign economic sanctions and potential maritime blockades.
Source : Tehran Times
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