Baghdad: The Iranian Mission to the United Nations denied on Thursday the closure of the Strait of Hormuz: The Iranian Mission to the United Nations has firmly denied the recent claims regarding the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

According to National Iraqi News Agency, the Mission issued a press statement dismissing the allegations as baseless. The statement emphasized Iran’s commitment to international law and the freedom of navigation. It further indicated that the United States has been responsible for jeopardizing maritime security in the region.