Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has stressed the importance of the Strait of Hormuz to regional and global security and the economy, calling for a responsible approach focused on maintaining stability and protecting the interests of regional countries, IRNA reported on Wednesday.
According to the Iranian news agency, Pezeshkian said sustainable security in the Persian Gulf and its waterways depends on cooperation and responsibility among regional countries in remarks marking World Maritime Day.
The Iranian president also “described the sea for Iran as more than an expanse of water, calling it a divine blessing and part of the country’s history, identity and life, as well as one of its most important resources for the present and future,” IRNA reported.