Hatami says Strait of Hormuz will stay closed until enemy respects Iranian rights

Single source · Strait of Hormuz (approximate) · 2026-10-16 06:53 UTC

Middle East Eye reports a statement attributed to Hatami that the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until the enemy respects the rights of the Iranian people. The same statement says the strait is under full supervision of the army and IRGC. No other listed source reports the statement or the closure.

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• Middle East Eye, 2026-10-16 06:53 UTC

First reported 2026-10-16 06:53 UTC; last updated 2026-10-16 06:59 UTC.

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