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Iran Maintains Restrictions on Strait of Hormuz Traffic Following Middle East Ceasefire
Iran has continued to limit maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz despite a two-week ceasefire in the Middle East war, allowing only a small number of vessels, primarily those approved by Tehran, to pass. President Donald Trump criticized Iran's actions, stating they violate the ceasefire agreement.
Mar 25, 1:38 PM·1m read39 sources
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However, Iran has not fully reopened the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway for global energy shipments.
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Officials announced the two-week ceasefire, contingent on Iran reopening the strait.
Trump posted on Truth Social that Iran's handling of oil transit is "a very poor job, dishonorable some would say," and stated, "That is not the agreement we have!"
“Iran is doing a very poor job, dishonorable some would say, of allowing Oil to go through the Strait of Hormuz.”
Reports indicated ships transited the strait. Of these, most were dry goods carriers, with only a few tankers for oil, chemicals, or liquefied natural gas. State media stated the strait remains open to those following a transit regime, though details on requirements, including possible fees, were not specified.
Pressures Negotiations are set to begin, with the strait's status as a central bargaining point. Iran seeks concessions, while the administration demands full reopening. Iran's controls aim to maintain high oil prices for economic leverage. Hundreds of tankers remain stuck in the Persian Gulf.
A radio broadcast intercepted by vessels warned that unauthorized transits would result in destruction, as verified by sources. Although the ceasefire has held without direct strikes on ships, bombardments occurred in Lebanon. Officials described the ceasefire as a victory.
Iran's Foreign Ministry and the State Department did not respond to requests for comment.
