Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei said the Strait of Hormuz remains closed due to what he described as illegal actions by the United States, according to a single report. Baghaei warned ships to exercise caution, stating safe passage is not possible. The warning comes after the U.S. Central Command said the strait remains open for transit.
Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei stated this evening that the Strait of Hormuz remains closed due to alleged illegal actions by the United States, according to a single report. Baghaei warned that ships must be cautious because safe passage is not possible. The statement escalates Tehran's position on the strategic waterway, which Iran previously declared closed through a newly-formed authority. The U.S. Central Command, as The Zioneer reported at 19:31, insists the strait remains open and that hundreds of ships have transited safely. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth also stated on June 10 that the maritime transit project went subsurface rather than stopping. The dueling claims between Washington and Tehran continue, with no independent verification of the strait's actual status available.
4 developments
- StrongTrump: Naval siege remains in effect until final deal signing; venue and date coming soon
- DevelopingUS military warns stranded ships not to cross Strait of Hormuz without clearance
- StrongUS official says shipping continues transiting Strait of Hormuz
- DevelopingIranian Armed Forces confirm they are enforcing Strait of Hormuz blockade after explosions, Tasnim reports
Source and signal
- Internal intake