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.