Iran Closes Strait of Hormuz to All Ships, Rejects US Claims of Free Passage
Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister, Kazem Gharibabadi, declared the Strait of Hormuz completely closed to all ships, dismissing U.S. assertions of free passage. The Iranian Labour News Agency noted an existing understanding with Oman for passage through the strait, contingent on U.S. commitments. The move escalates regional tensions and raises concerns over global oil supply routes.
Where Sources Diverge
Sputnik reports that Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister claims the Strait of Hormuz is completely closed, while Iranian Labour News Agency mentions an understanding between Iran and Oman that requires fulfillment of commitments by the opposing party, especially the United States.
Strait of Hormuz remains completely closed; US claims of free passage are 'absolutely not true'.
Understanding between Iran and Oman regarding passage through the Strait of Hormuz requires fulfillment of commitments by the opposing party, especially the United States.
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Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister, Kazem Gharibabadi, stated that the Strait of Hormuz remains completely closed. Claims by the US that ships can pass freely are 'absolutely not true,' Gharibabadi said.
The deputy for legal affairs of the Foreign Ministry referred to the understanding between Iran and Oman regarding the arrangements for passing through the Strait of Hormuz, stating: This understanding will not automatically enter the implementation phase, and its implementation requires the fulfillment of commitments by the opposing party, especially the United States.