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Iran Says Strait of Hormuz Open, Warns on Energy Infrastructure
Iran's representative to the UN maritime agency stated on Sunday that the Strait of Hormuz is open to all ships, except those linked to Iran's enemies. An Iranian military spokesperson warned that any strike on Iran's energy facilities would result in attacks on US and Israeli energy and infrastructure assets.
According to Iran's representative to the UN maritime agency, Ali Mousavi, Tehran is prepared to work with the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) to increase maritime safety and safeguard seafarers in the Gulf. Mousavi stated that ships not connected to "Iran's enemies" could pass through the Strait of Hormuz by working with Tehran to coordinate security measures. Mousavi added that Israeli and US attacks against Iran were at the "root of the current situation in the Strait of Hormuz". A statement citing an Iranian military spokesperson that was carried by state media said that any strike on Iranian energy facilities would trigger attacks on US and Israeli energy and infrastructure assets in the region.
Key Facts
- Iran has stated the Strait of Hormuz is open to all shipping, except for vessels linked to its enemies.
- The statement was made by Iran's representative to the UN maritime agency on Sunday.
- The Strait of Hormuz is a key route for around a fifth of global oil and liquefied natural gas supplies.
- Iran is ready to cooperate with the IMO to improve maritime safety.
- An Iranian military spokesperson warned that any strike on Iran's energy facilities would trigger attacks on US and Israeli energy infrastructure.
- Earlier on Sunday, Natanz, Tehran's main nuclear enrichment site, was reportedly hit.
- More than 100 people were reportedly wounded in Iranian missile strikes on two southern Israeli towns.
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- The Irish Times — More than 100 people were wounded in Iranian missile strikes on two southern Israeli towns