US and Iran stake out opposing positions on control of the Strait of Hormuz
US Ambassador to the UN Mike Waltz stated 'all options are on the table' regarding limiting Iran's control of the Strait of Hormuz. Senior Iranian lawmaker Ebrahim Azizi told the BBC that Iran will never cede control of the strait, describing it as an 'inalienable right' and indicating legislation is being drafted to formalize Iran's authority over passage. A fragile temporary ceasefire is currently in place following five weeks of conflict.
Lightly covered so far
Too few outlets to map a left-right split. Here is each take as it stands.
“Waltz on US boarding Iran-linked vessels: 'All options are on the table'”
“Tehran will never cede control of Strait of Hormuz, senior Iranian politician tells BBC”
“Waltz: Iran Claiming Ownership of Strait of Hormuz a 'Violation of International Law'”