Author and West Asia expert Saeb Shaath describes Iran’s measures in the Strait of Hormuz as a legitimate exercise of its sovereign right to self-defense in response to US aggression.
In a Monday interview with Press TV, he argues that Tehran is asserting control over maritime traffic to prevent unauthorized vessels from violating designated shipping routes, while dismissing Washington’s claims of restoring normal navigation as an attempt to misrepresent the situation on the ground.
Shaath also examines the economic consequences of the confrontation, warning that disruptions to oil and other strategic exports from the region are driving up energy prices, fueling inflation, and placing mounting pressure on economies across the United States, Europe, and Asia.
He slams Washington and the Israeli regime for prioritizing their hegemonic designs over the welfare of ordinary people, arguing that attacks on Iran’s nuclear facilities are part of a broader strategy to weaken the country.
The commentator further stresses Iran’s right to defend its sovereignty and protect regional security, warning that any escalation could extend to vital energy routes across the region, including the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, with far-reaching consequences for the global economy.
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