Source: International Business Times
AFP Iran has publicly stated that the Strait of Hormuz remains open to international shipping, but with a major caveat: vessels linked to nations it considers enemies will be barred from passage as part of its ongoing confrontation with the United States and its allies. According to reporting by Reuters, Iran's representative to the United Nations maritime agency and ambassador to the United Kingdom said in comments published this week that the strait will be accessible to all ships other than those associated with "enemy‑linked" nations. The official, Ali Mousavi, emphasised Iran's commitment to cooperating with the International Maritime Organization to ensure maritime safety, but reiterated Tehran's stance that vessels from countries it deems hostile must coordinate with Iranian authorities before entering the narrow waterway.
