[Iranian Foreign Minister Reaffirms Hormuz Strait Is Not International Waters] According to a report by Jinse Finance, on June 10, Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi reiterated Tehran's stance that the Strait of Hormuz falls under the joint sovereign jurisdiction of Iran and Oman. Araghchi stated: 'The Strait of Hormuz is not international waters but is jointly owned by Iran and Oman, and it is located thousands of miles away from the U.S. coastline. Maritime boundaries are very clear.' The narrowest point of the Strait of Hormuz is only 21 nautical miles (approximately 39 kilometers) wide, and the entire strait lies within the territorial waters of Iran and Oman. Iran maintains that, from a legal perspective, this grants Iran and Oman the right to regulate passage through the strait.