Iranian Professor Asserts US Has No Role in Strait of Hormuz Security
US has no authority to meddle in Hormuz – Iranian professor

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Foad Izadi, a political communication professor at the University of Tehran, stated that the US has no authority to intervene in the Strait of Hormuz, emphasizing that it is Iran's responsibility to ensure security in the region, which is located nearly 11,000 kilometers from the US.
- 01Foad Izadi argues that the US is over 11,000 kilometers away from the Strait of Hormuz and has no responsibility to intervene.
- 02The Strait of Hormuz is divided between Iranian and Omani territorial waters, with no international waters according to the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).
- 03Izadi highlights that countries can legally charge fees for vessels passing through their territorial waters, citing examples from Australia and Canada.
- 04Iran's control over naval traffic in the Strait is a significant issue in US-Iran relations, particularly amid ongoing peace talks.
- 05The professor claims there is no legal prohibition against Iran charging fees for passage, similar to practices in other countries.
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In a recent interview with RT, Foad Izadi, a political communication professor at the University of Tehran, emphasized that the United States has no authority to intervene in the management of the Strait of Hormuz, a strategic waterway located nearly 11,000 kilometers from the US. He stated that only Iran holds the responsibility for security in this region, which has become a contentious issue in US-Iran peace negotiations. Izadi explained that the Strait is divided between Iranian and Omani territorial waters, meaning there are no international waters under the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). He noted that many countries, including Australia and Canada, legally charge fees for vessels passing through their waters, and Iran is entitled to implement similar charges. This assertion underscores Iran's position in the ongoing geopolitical tensions surrounding the Strait of Hormuz, particularly in light of the US's blockade on Iranian ports and its military presence in the region.
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