Iran Diplomat Warns Of Strait Closure If US Chooses 'War'

Iran Diplomat Warns Of Strait Closure If US Chooses 'War' -- AFP

BAGHDAD — The United States has nothing left to pressure Tehran over its nuclear programme except for war, and if it chooses conflict Iran could close a key energy chokepoint, its envoy to Baghdad told AFP on Thursday.

Ambassador Hassan Danaie-Far insisted in an interview that Tehran retained the right to close the Strait of Hormuz, through which a third of the world's traded oil passes, in response to any aggression, military or otherwise.

"What else (US President Barack) Mr. Obama can do?" Danaie-Far said through an Iranian embassy translator.

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