A senior Iranian lawmaker has declared that the United States has no choice but to recognize Iran's "new order" in the Strait of Hormuz, intensifying diplomatic friction over the world's most critical energy chokepoint.
The remarks, reported by Press TV, signal a hardening of Tehran's stance on maritime security and transit rights in the Gulf region.
The statement comes amid heightened tensions following recent strikes in the Gulf and the collapse of US-Iran negotiations.
By framing the strait's management as a matter of Iranian sovereignty that Washington must accept, the lawmaker reinforces a narrative that challenges international norms on freedom of navigation.
This rhetoric adds a layer of political uncertainty to an already volatile shipping corridor.
Markets are closely monitoring the situation for any signs of operational disruption.