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‘Spare the sermons’: Iran slams EU over Hormuz stance, calls remarks ‘peak hypocrisy’

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Iran has sharply criticized the EU's stance on Strait of Hormuz transit rules, accusing Brussels of hypocrisy and double standards. Tehran asserts its right to regulate passage, citing self-defense against potential aggression. The EU, however, insists on free passage and warns against transit fees, offering maritime support to ensure open routes amid escalating regional tensions.

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