The Strait of Hormuz will remain closed to hostile vessels until military operations against Iran are concluded, according to official statements from Tehran.
Operative Information Center-OMM reports that Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi confirmed the strategic waterway is now under strict control. He emphasized that Iran does not intend to allow the passage of commercial or military ships belonging to hostile states during the current period of conflict.
"We are currently in a state of war. This situation requires special measures to control the strait, which are already in effect. We will not permit the transit of trade or military vessels from countries acting against us," the deputy minister stated. Gharibabadi further clarified that the restrictions would remain in place until all military actions targeting Iran have ceased.
The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world's most vital maritime chokepoints, serving as the primary transit route for approximately one-fifth of the world's total oil consumption. Located between Oman and Iran, it connects the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea. Any disruption to traffic through this narrow waterway typically has immediate and significant impacts on global energy markets and international maritime security. This latest move by Tehran marks a significant escalation in regional geopolitical friction, raising concerns among international trade partners and energy consumers worldwide.
