Strait of Hormuz will not be closed, says Iran envoy


PETALING JAYA: Iran will not close the Strait of Hormuz for the sake of regional stability and the economic interests of Asean countries like Malaysia.

According to Iranian Ambassador to Malaysia Valiollah Mohammadi Nasrabadi (pic), Iran would maintain security over essential trade routes despite its ongoing conflict with Israel.

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