Jakarta. Iran will continue allowing Indonesian tanker ships to pass through the strategic Strait of Hormuz, a key global oil transit route, despite ongoing hostilities with Israel and the United States, Iran’s ambassador to Indonesia said on Saturday.

Mohammad Boroujerdi said the waterway remains open to countries that are not considered hostile to Iran.

Iran has been engaged in armed conflict with Israel and the United States, which Boroujerdi said have carried out continuous attacks over the past three weeks.

“The Strait of Hormuz is not closed,” Boroujerdi told reporters at his official residence in Jakarta. “It remains open to countries that do not allow enemy forces to use their territory to attack Iran.”

He said vessels that comply with traffic protocols in the strait, including ships from Indonesia, can still pass through the strategic shipping lane.

“Ships that follow the traffic protocols in the Strait of Hormuz during wartime are allowed to pass. Just yesterday, two Indonesian ships were permitted to transit the strait,” Boroujerdi said.

The strait, which connects the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman, is one of the world’s most critical oil shipping corridors.

Boroujerdi said Iran remains responsible for maintaining security in the area.

“This is a place where we are the organizers of security. If it is not safe for us, then it will not be safe for anyone,” he said.

During the same briefing, Boroujerdi accused the United States and Israel of targeting residential areas, civilian facilities, and public infrastructure.

“Our agenda is to continue resisting and to continue fighting back. We will not compromise with our enemies. They must be taught a lesson once in history,” he said.

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