New Delhi: As conflict in West Asia disrupts narratives and navigation, Iran’s Ambassador to India Mohammad Fathali on Saturday told TOI that the war against his country was an illegal attack built on “illusion”. Significantly, he indicated Tehran’s continued cooperation with New Delhi, including safe passage for Indian ships through the Strait of Hormuz. Appreciating India’s position, he said it was a “reflection of its understanding of regional complexities”.The envoy said: “At present, the strait is closed only to countries that are at war with Iran. It is natural that during the war, we will not allow our enemies to pass through our internal waters.” The fact is that other ships are not sailing in the area due to insecurity and extremely high insurance costs.”He said special measures have been implemented to ensure safe movement of ships of friendly countries, including India. These are handled operationally and on a case-by-case basis, based on real-time conditions. At the same time, he clarified that access is restricted for countries “directly or indirectly involved in aggression” against Iran.The Iranian ambassador said Tehran is “committed to freedom of navigation and maritime security”, but added: “Freedom of navigation is not possible without proper respect for the coastal state”. On the disruption, insecurity and increased risks, he said, “responsibility lies squarely with the US and Israeli regimes”, and placed their actions in “direct contradiction to the UN Charter”.