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Iran Restricts Strait of Hormuz Access After Trump Threat to 'Oblitierate'
An Iranian official stated on Sunday that the Strait of Hormuz is open to all shipping, except for vessels associated with Iran's enemies. This statement follows President Trump's threat to obliterate Iran's power grid if the Strait of Hormuz was not fully open within 48 hours.
Amidst a de facto blockade by Iran, tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has come to a standstill, which is a critical route for global commerce. Consequently, oil prices have surpassed $100 per barrel, and the average diesel cost has increased to over $5 per gallon. Ali Mousavi, Iran's representative to the International Maritime Organisation, has said that Tehran is willing to work to improve maritime safety in the Gulf. Mousavi added that vessels not affiliated with Iran's enemies are permitted to pass through the Strait of Hormuz. On Saturday, President Trump stated on Truth Social that if Iran did not fully open the Strait of Hormuz without threat within 48 hours, the United States would strike and obliterate their power plants, starting with the largest.
Key Facts
- Iran has restricted access to the Strait of Hormuz to vessels not linked to its enemies.
- The statement follows President Trump's threat to obliterate Iran's power grid if the waterway was not fully open.
- Tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has stopped due to Iran's blockade.
- Oil prices have risen above $100 a barrel, and diesel has surpassed $5 a gallon.
- Iran's representative to the International Maritime Organisation, Ali Mousavi, said Tehran is ready to cooperate on maritime safety.
- President Trump had criticized NATO allies for not helping secure the strait.
- He later said the Strait of Hormuz would soon open and is of little importance to the U.S.
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- The Independent — Iran-US war latest: Iran says Strait of Hormuz open to all but 'enemy-linked ships'