Tehran:The Strait of Hormuz has emerged as a critical tool for Iran's influence in global affairs, directly impacting the nation's financial security, according to an official from the Expediency Council. Abbas-Ali Kadkhodaei, the secretary of the council's secretariat, highlighted the importance of this strategic waterway during a meeting focused on governance and legislative challenges in maritime policy development.

According to Islamic Republic News Agency, Kadkhodaei emphasized that aligning the country's policies with the Constitution's goals is crucial for Iran's strategic trajectory. He noted that while the Constitution cannot address every evolving national issue, overarching policies are vital for guiding the nation's medium-term plans. Iran currently has 38 policy areas encompassing various provisions.

Kadkhodaei also referenced the late Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, who viewed general policies as a framework for institutional coordination. He pointed out that maritime development policies in Iran have been designed with a long-term, civilizational perspective, despite the country's underutilization of its extensive maritime resources.

He further argued that recent events in the Strait of Hormuz have highlighted to the American public the ramifications of US policy decisions. Kadkhodaei called for improved coordination between the Expediency Council and executive bodies to bridge the gap between policy formulation and implementation.

During the meeting, Mehdi Hashemi, head of the council's Infrastructure Commission, stressed the importance of the effectiveness of maritime policies, urging Iran to capitalize more on its regional and global positioning.