# Medvedev says Iran plays key role in Hormuz security

https://mins.news/en/item/84890

- TASS, 2026-10-03 20:07 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/politics/2197207

> Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev said Iran plays a key role in securing the Strait of Hormuz because of its geography and international law. He said Russia wants the Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb straits to operate normally, with arrangements based on comprehensive agreements rather than force.

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