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'Strait of Hormuz Blockade is Self-Defense,' Says Iranian Ambassador to Japan
Iran Reaffirms 'Thorough Resistance'
Iran maintains a stance of thorough resistance despite significant loss of life and global economic damage. On the 13th, the Iranian Ambassador to Japan expressed this position in an interview with Hodo Station. The Ambassador stated that the new Supreme Leader Mojtaba, who was injured in an attack, has no impediment to performing his duties. He emphasized that measures such as the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz are acts of self-defense and should not be subject to criticism.
Internal Dissent and Foreign Policy Stance
The Ambassador acknowledged the existence of internal dissatisfaction with the regime in Iran, claiming that the large-scale anti-regime protests and riots that occurred from late last year to January were instigated by external forces. These protests resulted in thousands of deaths and many fleeing the country. The Ambassador also responded to questions regarding the impact of Iran's military actions on the global economy.
*Source: テレ朝NEWS (2026-03-13)*
