Gate News message, April 20 — Iran’s First Vice President Mohammad Aref stated on social media that the country cannot accept restrictions on its oil exports while other nations expect “free safe passage” through the Strait of Hormuz. Aref said, “The security of the Strait of Hormuz is not free,” and presented a choice: either ensure “a free oil market open to all countries” or face “massive costs for everyone.”
Aref added that global fuel price stability depends on whether the economic and military pressure imposed on Iran and its allies receives a guaranteed, lasting end. The statement reflects Iran’s position that maritime security in the strategic waterway is linked to broader geopolitical and economic conditions affecting the nation.
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