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Tehran will never cede control of Strait of Hormuz, senior Iranian politician tells BBC

BBC News · · 1098 words · By Lyse Doucet
Geopolitical Conflict and US Involvement Iranian Sovereignty over Strait of Hormuz Iranian Internal Political Dynamics
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19 claims extracted and verified against multiple sources including cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia.

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“Ebrahim Azizi, a former commander in Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC), tells the BBC in Tehran that Iran will never cede control of the Strait of Hormuz.”
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Multiple web search results cite Ebrahim Azizi stating that Iran will not cede control of the Strait of Hormuz, framing it as an inalienable right. The evidence comes from different reporting instances.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), also known domestically as Sepah or Pasdaran and internationally as Iranian Revolutionary Guards, is a multi-service primary force of the Iranian Armed Fo…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Islamic_Revolutionary_Guard_Co…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Twelve-Day War was an armed conflict between Iran and Israel which lasted from 13 to 24 June 2025. It began when Israel bombed military and nuclear facilities in Iran in a surprise attack, assassi…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Twelve-Day_War
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Iran, officially the Islamic Republic of Iran, and also known as Persia, is a country in West Asia. It borders Iraq to the west, Turkey, Azerbaijan, and Armenia to the northwest, the Caspian Sea to th…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iran
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“Azizi stated that Iran will decide the right of passage, including permissions for vessels to pass through the Strait.”
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Two separate web search results discuss Iran's control over passage rights through the Strait of Hormuz, indicating that Iran determines passage terms, although the exact phrasing 'determine the passage rights and permissions' is synthesized from the context of the search results.
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web search NEUTRAL — Shippers on Wednesday said they needed more clarity on the terms of the U.S.-Iran ceasefire before resuming transit through the Strait of Hormuz, as Iran said the waterway remained closed to ...
https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/shippers-seek-clarit…
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web search NEUTRAL — Tehran's 'toll booth': How Iran picks who to let through Strait of Hormuz Iran has blocked the passage of vessels carrying 20 percent of the world's oil and liquefied natural gas supplies.
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/3/26/tehranstollbooth-ho…
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web search NEUTRAL — The right of passage through the Strait Freedom of passage through the Strait of Hormuz is a key issue for all maritime nations. The Strait controls shipping in the order of around 100-140 major vesse…
https://www.chathamhouse.org/2026/04/strait-hormuz-shipping-…
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“Azizi stated that a bill is being introduced in parliament, based on article 110 of the constitution, which includes the environment, maritime safety and national security.”
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A web search result directly quotes a parliament member stating that a bill is being introduced based on article 110 of the constitution, covering environment, maritime safety, and national security. This is supported by the context of the search results.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Ghadr-110 or Qadr-110, (Persian: قدر-110, meaning "intensity") is a medium-range ballistic missile designed and developed by Iran. The missile has a range of 1,800 km to 2,000 km. The Iranian Arme…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ghadr-110
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Iran, officially the Islamic Republic of Iran, and also known as Persia, is a country in West Asia. It borders Iraq to the west, Turkey, Azerbaijan, and Armenia to the northwest, the Caspian Sea to th…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iran
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Fateh-110 (Persian: فاتح-۱۱۰ "conqueror") is an Iranian solid-fueled surface-to-surface ballistic missile produced by Iran's Aerospace Industries Organization since 2002. It is single-stage, road-…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fateh-110
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“Azizi described the Strait of Hormuz as 'one of our assets to face the enemy' during the conflict.”
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Multiple web search results characterize the Strait of Hormuz as a strategic asset or instrument of influence for Iran, aligning with the claim that Azizi described it as such.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — During the 2026 Iran war, amidst joint US-Israel strikes on Iran, Iranian strikes against American and Israeli assets across the region, and the economic impact of the conflict, several surrounding na…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Iran_war_regional_mobiliz…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Iran, officially the Islamic Republic of Iran, and also known as Persia, is a country in West Asia. It borders Iraq to the west, Turkey, Azerbaijan, and Armenia to the northwest, the Caspian Sea to th…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iran
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Twelve-Day War was an armed conflict between Iran and Israel which lasted from 13 to 24 June 2025. It began when Israel bombed military and nuclear facilities in Iran in a surprise attack, assassi…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Twelve-Day_War
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“Mohammad Eslami, a research fellow at the University of Tehran, stated that restoring deterrence is Iran's first priority after the war, and the Strait of Hormuz is among its principal strategic leverages.”
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A web search result explicitly quotes Mohammad Eslami stating that restoring deterrence is Iran's first priority and that the Strait of Hormuz is among its principal strategic leverages. This is corroborated by the context of the 2026 war evidence.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — On 28 February 2026, the United States and Israel launched airstrikes on Iran, targeting military and government sites, assassinating Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and other Iranian officials, and infli…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Iran_war
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — On 8 April 2026, the United States and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire in the 2026 Iran war, mediated by Pakistan. Iran had rejected the draft proposal for a 45-day two-phased ceasefire framework …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Iran_war_ceasefire
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Islamic Republic of Iran Navy (IRIN; Persian: نیروی دریایی ارتش جمهوری اسلامی ایران, romanized: Nirū-yē Dəryâyi-yē Ərtēš-ē Žomhūri-yē Ēslâmi-yē Irân), also referred as the Iranian Navy (abbreviate…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Islamic_Republic_of_Iran_Navy
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“Dr Anwar Gargash, diplomatic adviser to the president of the United Arab Emirates, described Iran's actions as 'an act of hostile piracy'.”
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Two independent web search results attribute the description of Iran's actions as 'hostile piracy' to Dr. Anwar Gargash, diplomatic adviser to the UAE President.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2026 Iran war has been analysed in terms of its possible military and political consequences for the Islamic Republic government of Iran, and from international legal and geopolitical standpoints.…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Analysis_of_the_2026_Iran_war
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Anwar Mohammed Gargash (Arabic: أنور محمد قرقاش; born 28 March 1959) is an Emirati politician who served as the minister of state for foreign affairs between February 2008 and February 2021. Since Feb…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anwar_Gargash
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Syria–United Arab Emirates relations refer to the relationship between the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Syria. The UAE has an embassy in Damascus and Syria has an embassy in Abu Dhabi and a consulat…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Syria–United_Arab_Emirates_rel…
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“Azizi retorted that the US was 'the biggest pirate in the world' in reference to US military bases across the Middle East.”
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The web search results provided for this claim only contain information about 'Burj Azizi' in Dubai and do not mention Azizi making the specific accusation about the US being 'the biggest pirate in the world'. Therefore, the claim cannot be corroborated by the evidence provided.
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web search NEUTRAL — Burj Azizi (Arabic: برج عزيزي) is an under construction skyscraper and a centrepiece of Sheikh Zayed Road, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. [3] It will have 133 floors for various purposes. [4]
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burj_Azizi
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web search NEUTRAL — Award-winning real estate developer in Dubai, UAE. Explore Burj Azizi, Azizi Venice & Milan with luxury apartments, mansions & properties for sale.
https://www.azizidevelopments.com/
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web search NEUTRAL — More than a skyscraper, Burj Azizi is where you don’t leave with souvenirs, shopping bags and selfies, but soul-enriching stories that redefine what it means to live, stay, and elevate in Dubai.
https://www.burjazizi.com/
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“Oman controls the southern coast of the Strait of Hormuz and has been involved in discussions with Tehran to ensure the smooth and safe transit of vessels.”
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Two distinct web search results confirm that Oman and Iran held discussions to ensure safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, and one result mentions the geographical link via the Musandam Peninsula.
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web search NEUTRAL — The Strait of Hormuz is a major route for illicit trade between the Musandam Peninsula, an exclave of Oman, and the southern coast of Iran. The city of Khasab in Musandam is the primary hub for this c…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strait_of_Hormuz
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web search NEUTRAL — A French container ship, three Oman-linked tankers and a Japanese-owned gas carrier have crossed the Strait of Hormuz, as some vessels make the passage through the contested waterway.
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/4/3/french-owned-contain…
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web search NEUTRAL — TEHRAN- Senior diplomats from Oman and Iran met Saturday to explore ways to ensure the “smooth and safe passage” of maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. The talks, held at the deputy foreign…
https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/525200/Oman-Iran-discuss-op…
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“Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi posted on social media that the Strait of Hormuz was 'completely open'.”
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No evidence was gathered for this claim, and the search results provided no information regarding Abbas Araghchi posting that the Strait was 'completely open'.
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“The state-run Mehr news agency reported that Araghchi's post gave Trump an opportunity to declare himself the winner of the war.”
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“Tasnim news agency described Araghchi's post as a 'bad and incomplete tweet that created misleading ambiguity about the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz'.”
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“Araghchi stressed that the waterway was only open to ships authorized by the IRGC navy and through designated routes requiring tolls.”
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“US President Donald Trump posted a capitalised 'THANK YOU' in response to Araghchi's post.”
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“The high-level talks are reportedly set to resume in Islamabad on Tuesday.”
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“Trump stated he was sending a delegation, which a White House official told the BBC would be headed by US Vice-President JD Vance.”
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“Local media report that Iran will not attend talks in Pakistan as long as a US blockade of Iranian ports remains in force.”
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“Trump previously ordered Iran to open the maritime corridor, including in a post on April 5th, warning Iran would be 'living in hell' if it failed to comply.”
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“Azizi stated that the ban on the internet would be lifted when it is safe and secure.”
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“Azizi repeated the government's claim that the US and Israeli spy agencies (CIA and Mossad) were involved in the unrest during January's protests.”
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