Iran claims control over the Strait of Hormuz, making it a new superpower
Hajj Babaei, Deputy Speaker of Iran's Islamic Parliament, stated that Iran has fully controlled passage through the Strait of Hormuz, elevating it to the status of a new superpower.
Iran National Radio quoted Babaei as saying: "Today, the Strait of Hormuz completely belongs to the great Iranian people; no vessel or oil tanker may pass without Iran's permission."
Babaei added that Iran has now become the "fourth superpower."
Source: sputniknews
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