Iran Rejects Any Foreign Naval Presence in the Strait of Hormuz

An Iranian official told Reuters that any foreign presence in the Strait of Hormuz, whether for protecting shipping or clearing mines, is unacceptable. He described such moves as a tactic to bring naval forces into the strait, saying, “This will not be accepted.”

A separate Iranian security official also told Reuters that Tehran has “zero trust in foreign countries.” He said control of the strait rests with Iran and, to some extent, Oman.

The remarks come amid renewed sensitivity over security in the strategic waterway, which is a key route for global oil and commercial shipping. Iran’s comments were aimed at rejecting any outside role in policing the passage.