Iran Reimposes Strict Control on Strait of Hormuz Amid U.S. Blockade
Iran's military announced it has resumed strict control over the Strait of Hormuz, reversing a brief reopening, in response to the ongoing U.S. naval blockade. The move follows President Trump's statement that the blockade will continue until a deal is reached. This development has raised concerns about global energy supplies, with reports of gunfire incidents involving merchant vessels.
indiatoday.intoday.inU.S. failure to fulfill obligations under recent agreements. The announcement came a day after Iran had declared the waterway open, allowing a limited number of commercial vessels to transit. U.S. blockade would remain in force until negotiations are complete.
Merchant vessels reported being hit by gunfire from Iranian gunboats while attempting to cross the strait, according to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations Centre.
The tanker and crew in one incident were reported safe, though the vessel's identity and destination were not specified. U.S. of piracy and sea robbery through its blockade of Iranian ports, prompting the resumption of control.
And Israel. A ceasefire took effect on April 8, with opening the strait as a central demand. U.S. maximalist position. U.S. will recover 970 pounds of enriched uranium from damaged Iranian sites once a deal is reached, but Iran's deputy foreign minister dismissed these claims.
Iran's speaker of Parliament accused President Trump of false claims regarding the negotiations.
Brig. Gen. Reza Talaei-Nik, Iran's Defense Ministry spokesperson, said the strait is open only conditionally during the ceasefire, barring military vessels and those linked to hostile forces.
Ebrahim Azizi, head of Iran’s parliamentary National Security Commission, specified that commercial vessels must pay required tolls and follow routes set by Iran. President Trump rejected the idea of tolls, stating flatly, "Nope. No way. No. " >"Iran has just announced that the Strait of Iran is fully open and ready for full passage.
The ceasefire between Israel and Iranian-backed Hezbollah in Lebanon appears to hold, with Lebanese leaders discussing readiness for negotiations with Israel.
