Iranian Ambassador: Strait of Hormuz Remains Open to Nations Complying with Protocols

Jakarta — The Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Mohammad Boroujerdi, has emphasised that the Strait of Hormuz is not closed and remains open to countries that comply with maritime traffic protocols of the Strait of Hormuz, particularly during wartime.

“Naturally, countries that do not cooperate with the enemy, and those that comply with traffic protocols of the Strait of Hormuz, particularly during wartime, can transit the Strait of Hormuz,” said Ambassador Boroujerdi at his residence in Jakarta on Saturday.

The ambassador stressed that the Strait of Hormuz is not closed. It remains open to countries that do not permit the enemy to exploit their territory to attack Iran.

He cited the example of two Indonesian vessels that were successfully permitted to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.

However, he emphasised that the Strait is a location where Iran must ensure its security, particularly amid ongoing attacks by the United States and Israel against the country.

To this end, vessels transiting the Strait must comply with maritime traffic protocols established during wartime conditions.

“If this is not safe for us, then it is not safe for everyone. The traffic protocol at the Strait of Hormuz during wartime permits vessels to pass through,” he affirmed.

Ambassador Boroujerdi added that to date, imperialist and Zionist enemies continue to launch attacks targeting residential homes, civilian facilities and various other public places.

The enemy must be taught a lesson so they learn from ongoing developments. “And it appears we are still far from that position,” said Ambassador Boroujerdi.

He made the statement following a charity event for 200 female Muslim students in Jakarta commemorating 175 schoolgirls who died in Minab City, Hormozgan Province, Iran, as a result of joint attacks by the United States and Israel.

Previously, on 28 February, the United States and Israel launched a series of attacks against several targets in Iran, including Tehran.

The attacks caused destruction and claimed hundreds of lives among civilians, including 175 female students from Shajareh Tayyebeh Girls’ Primary School in Minab City, Hormozgan Province in southern Iran.

The brutal act by the United States and Zionist Israel also wounded more than 95 children at the school.