Iran's state television broadcast a statement that the Strait of Hormuz remains closed and no foreign vessel is authorized to pass through, according to a report from Assaf Rosenzweig cited by Israeli media. The announcement comes amid a weeks-long Iranian blockade of the strategic waterway, which the U.S. disputes. The source and exact timing of the TV statement are not independently verified.
Iranian state television broadcast a statement that the Strait of Hormuz remains closed and no foreign vessel is permitted to transit, reporter Assaf Rosenzweig reported, as cited by Israeli media at 14:38 Jerusalem time. The announcement reinforces Iran's declared naval closure of the strategic waterway, which has been in effect for weeks.
As The Zioneer reported, the blockade began on June 11 when the Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson warned the strait was closed due to what Tehran described as 'illegal US actions.' Iran later established a dedicated authority to manage the closure, and Iranian forces have blocked and in at least one instance fired at vessels attempting to cross. The United States has consistently disputed the closure, asserting that maritime traffic continues unabated.
The latest broadcast serves as an official reiteration of the closure policy but does not independently confirm that enforcement has changed. No new incidents at the strait were reported alongside the statement.
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