Arakçi added that the Strait of Hormuz is closed “only to enemies and those who support their aggression”.
A spokesman for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs added that ships of countries not participating in the war can pass through the strait in coordination and with the approval of Iranian forces.
About a fifth of global oil and liquefied natural gas usually passes through the Strait of Hormuz, which has been effectively closed for weeks since the US-Israeli war against Iran began on February 28, reports Hina.
US President Donald Trump on Saturday called on China, France, Japan, South Korea, Great Britain and other countries affected by restrictions on oil supplies through the Strait of Hormuz to join efforts to reopen the waterways.
France is seeking to assemble a coalition to secure the strait once the security situation stabilizes, while Britain is discussing a range of options with allies to guarantee the safety of shipping, officials said.
It is still too early to say whether the EU as a bloc can play a role in such an initiative, according to diplomats and officials.
Japan and Australia said on Monday that they would not participate in the mission in the Strait of Hormuz.
(Vijesti.ba)
