The minister was also asked about Tehran's warning that ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz without its permission "would be targeted and destroyed" despite the ceasefire, during which ships are meant to be allowed through the vital waterway - and whether this could be considered an act of war.
Israeli strikes in Lebanon 'grave violation' of ceasefire, Iran minister tells BBC
Summary
Tehran has warned that ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz without its permission would be targeted and destroyed, despite a ceasefire allowing ships to pass through the vital waterway. This warning has raised concerns that it could be considered an act of war. Ships are meant to be allowed through the Strait during the ceasefire.
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