Atlantic: Iran's Hormuz control is strategic deterrent

The Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a statement invoking international law to justify its actions in the Strait of Hormuz. It claims the law does not prohibit Iran from taking measures to prevent the strategic waterway from being used to launch military aggression against it. This legal framing reinforces Iran's position that its control of the strait is a legitimate defensive posture, as previously analyzed by observers. The statement comes amid ongoing tensions and serves as a public justification for Iran's continued assertion of authority over the vital shipping lane.