Iran claims control of Strait of Hormuz; US warns against 'blackmail'
Following reports of Iran reasserting control over the Strait of Hormuz, a top negotiator criticized the US for attempting a naval blockade of Iranian ports. The developments highlight continued geopolitical tensions in the region.
Top negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf says US naval blockade of Iran's ports is 'a clumsy and ignorant decision'.