Israeli Ambassador to India: Iran Lacks Control Over Strait of Hormuz
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Iran Doesn't Control Strait of Hormuz, Says Israeli Envoy Azar Amid Escalating Tensions
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CNBC TV18•06-03-2026, 14:20
Iran Doesn't Control Strait of Hormuz, Says Israeli Envoy Azar Amid Escalating Tensions
•Israeli Ambassador to India Reuven Azar stated Iran does not control the Strait of Hormuz and accuses Tehran of intimidating commercial ships.
•Remarks come as the joint US-Israel strike on Iran enters its seventh day, with incidents reported near Sri Lanka and Azerbaijan.
•Azar highlighted US and Western efforts to safeguard movement through the Strait, noting US strikes have significantly reduced Iran's capability to threaten it.
•Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Dr Saeed Khatibzadeh denied closing the Strait of Hormuz, stating no immediate intention to do so.
•The Strait of Hormuz is crucial for global energy, handling 31% of global oil shipments; disruptions severely impact world oil prices.