Iranian government spokesperson: The Strait of Hormuz remains closed, and illegal passage of ships will face punishment

The Iranian government spokesperson stated that the United States has violated basic humanitarian values and established norms of international law. Iran does not allow the United States to interfere in the management of the Strait of Hormuz and warns Gulf countries that cooperating with Washington is equivalent to going to war against Iran. Currently, the Strait of Hormuz is still closed, and illegal passage of ships will face punishment.