[Iranian Speaker: Blocking the Strait of Hormuz is Self-Defense] Odaily Planet Daily News - On March 17, Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf stated in an interview that Iran has no intention of blocking the Strait of Hormuz or attacking neighboring countries. However, as enemies are firing at Iran, the country cannot simply sit idly by and must respond. This is human nature and an inalienable right of Iran. Ghalibaf also mentioned that the United States and Israel believe they can intercept missiles launched by Iran or destroy Iranian facilities with bombers, but this is not the case. Iran has already made its preparations. Iran is fully capable of relying on its own abilities and technology to counter enemy attacks. (CCTV International News)