New Delhi, March 6 -- Asserting that Tehran remains a "responsible power" in the Persian Gulf, Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh has dismissed claims that Iran has shut down the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz.

Speaking at the Raisina Dialogue 2026, Khatibzadeh emphasised that Iran continues to act as a stabilising force despite the escalating war with Israel and the United States.

"Iran is an anchor of stability in the Strait of Hormuz. We will announce if we close the Strait of Hormuz. We have not closed it. We are a responsible power," he said.

Addressing policymakers and diplomats, he clarified that there is no immediate intention to block the waterway. "We have not yet closed the Strait of Hormuz. We have no i...