Iran Vows to Close Strait of Hormuz Unless US Lifts Blockade
Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
TLDR
- Iran's parliament speaker threatened to close the Strait of Hormuz if the US continues its blockade of Iranian ports.
- The speaker stated passage through the waterway would be determined by Tehran and require Iranian authorization.
- The threat follows Iran's announcement that ships would be allowed to transit the strait and US President Trump's statement about maintaining the blockade until a peace deal is reached.
The Times of Oman reports on a significant escalation in rhetoric from Iran regarding the vital Strait of Hormuz. Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf's statement, issued via X, directly links the continued blockade of Iranian ports by the United States to Iran's willingness to keep the strait open. This assertion of control over a critical global chokepoint underscores Iran's strategic leverage and its determination to resist external pressure.
With the continuation of the blockade, the Strait of Hormuz will not remain open
The speaker's declaration that passage would be subject to Tehran's terms and authorization signals a potential disruption to international shipping and a further tightening of economic sanctions. This move is a clear response to US President Donald Trump's recent comments about maintaining the blockade until a long-term peace deal is struck, indicating a hardening of positions on both sides.
passage through the waterway would be along routes determined by Tehran and depend on Iranian authorization.
While President Trump also alluded to some "pretty good news" regarding Iran, his simultaneous threat to end the ceasefire if no deal is reached by Wednesday creates a volatile and uncertain environment. The situation highlights the complex geopolitical dynamics at play in the Middle East, where economic pressure and military posturing are intertwined with diplomatic negotiations. From Oman's perspective, situated near this critical waterway, any disruption carries significant regional implications for trade and security.
Maybe I won't extend it, but the blockade (on Iranian ports) is going to remain
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Originally published by Times of Oman in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.
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