I do think the world is coming to a point now where it's clear that Iran—at least some people in Iran—want to control the straits and hold it as leverage against the world.

And the world has to decide whether or not it's going to allow an international waterway to be under the control of a country like this. It would be completely illegal, unlawful, and unacceptable.

The United States will continue to do what it needs to protect global shipping, but other countries need to begin to step up and provide, whether it's hardware or finances, to help carry that burden.

It is not the United States’ job to protect shipping for the entire planet forever.

I congratulate the people and government of Spain on the national football team's success and well-deserved championship title in the World Cup.

The joy of the friendly people and government of Spain is the joy of the people and government of Iran.

Congratulations to Spain's national football team. This edition of the World Cup can be regarded as the most political sporting event in history.

Its political nature was evident from the discriminatory treatment of Iran's national team all the way through to the final moments of the tournament.

For the people of Iran, who associate true championship with chivalry, honor, and standing against oppression, Spain's anti-aggression stance in recent months was highly valued. As a result, public opinion around the world genuinely hoped for Spain's victory.

Even without relying on Article 5 of the memorandum of understanding, Iran, as the coastal state bordering the Strait of Hormuz, possesses legal and sovereign rights over the strait.

The experience of military attacks by the United States and the Israeli regime, along with the cooperation of some countries in the region, has demonstrated that Iran must not allow this vital waterway to be exploited against the country's security and national interests.

Iran is determined, in cooperation with Oman, to adopt the necessary measures and arrangements to fully exercise its sovereignty and prevent any security threats in the Strait of Hormuz.

“The proposals put forward by the mediators have been communicated to us; we have received them,” Baghaei said, without disclosing further details.

Many people on Kharg Island are eagerly awaiting the arrival of American forces.

Since the war in Ukraine is not unfolding as Russia planned, they are unable to win, and today explosions are echoing within Russia itself, there are fuel shortages... Russian society is already questioning the Kremlin regime about why this is happening and where the promised victory is.

The Kremlin, Putin, needs a new escalation, some kind of new win, and the Baltic region and Poland are the nearest target in this case.

I am about to visit His Majesty the King to offer my resignation and close the book on my time as Prime Minister.

My work is done.

Britain is now stronger and fairer than it was 2 years ago.

I wish Andy Burnham every success. He has my full support.

I go with good grace, I go with a smile, and I go proud of everything that we have achieved.