"We had to fight back": Iran official defends Hormuz closure, says "not happy" with what's happening with india and others

Iran Herald · May 11, 2026 War

New Delhi [India], May 12 (ANI): Iran defended its decision to close the Strait of Hormuz while expressing regret over the impact on India, with Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei saying that Tehran was 'forced' to act after attacks by the United States and Israel using bases in the Persian Gulf region.