Iranian Military Announces Renewed Closure of Strait of Hormuz, Citing Continued US Blockade of Ports
Iran's Central Military Command announced the resumption of "strict management" of the Strait of Hormuz, reversing an earlier temporary opening, citing the continued US blockade of Iranian ports.
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(Central News Agency, Tehran, 18th, Comprehensive Foreign Report) Iran's Central Military Command announced today that it will resume "strict management" of the Strait of Hormuz, overturning a previous decision to temporarily open the strategic waterway as part of negotiations with Washington.
According to an AFP report, the Central Military Command stated in a broadcast via state television that Washington has continued to impose a naval blockade on ships entering and leaving Iranian ports, violating its previous commitments.
The statement noted, "The Strait of Hormuz will remain under strict control" until the US restores freedom of navigation rights for all vessels heading to Iran.
The Iranian government announced yesterday that in conjunction with the Lebanon ceasefire, all commercial ships would be fully allowed to pass through the Strait of Hormuz during the ceasefire period.
Tehran had effectively blockaded the strait following airstrikes launched by the US and Israel against Iran on February 28, fulfilling its prior threats. Amid the standoff, Iran had threatened to levy tolls on ships passing through the strait. US President Trump emphasized that any peace agreement must include provisions for oil to pass freely through the strait.
About one-fifth of global oil and liquefied natural gas supplies are transported through this waterway, and it is also the only maritime export channel for major energy exporters. The majority of crude oil exports from OPEC members, including Saudi Arabia, Iran, the UAE, Kuwait, and Iraq, pass through this route. (Translator: He Hung-ju) 1150418
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(Central News Agency, Tehran, 18th, Comprehensive Foreign Report) Iran's Central Military Command announced today that it will resume "strict management" of the Strait of Hormuz, overturning a previous decision to temporarily open the strategic waterway as part of negotiations with Washington.
According to an AFP report, the Central Military Command stated in a broadcast via state television that Washington has continued to impose a naval blockade on ships entering and leaving Iranian ports, violating its previous commitments.
The statement noted, "The Strait of Hormuz will remain under strict control" until the US restores freedom of navigation rights for all vessels heading to Iran.
The Iranian government announced yesterday that in conjunction with the Lebanon ceasefire, all commercial ships would be fully allowed to pass through the Strait of Hormuz during the ceasefire period.
Tehran had effectively blockaded the strait following airstrikes launched by the US and Israel against Iran on February 28, fulfilling its prior threats. Amid the standoff, Iran had threatened to levy tolls on ships passing through the strait. US President Trump emphasized that any peace agreement must include provisions for oil to pass freely through the strait.
About one-fifth of global oil and liquefied natural gas supplies are transported through this waterway, and it is also the only maritime export channel for major energy exporters. The majority of crude oil exports from OPEC members, including Saudi Arabia, Iran, the UAE, Kuwait, and Iraq, pass through this route. (Translator: He Hung-ju) 1150418
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