The Iranian body established to control the Strait of Hormuz said in an official statement that passage through the strait is not possible at this stage due to 'recent illegal actions by US military forces in the region.' The body added that once stability is restored, transit requests will be processed and permits issued.
The Iranian body established to manage the Strait of Hormuz issued a statement Sunday afternoon declaring the waterway closed until further notice, citing 'recent illegal actions by US military forces in the region.' The announcement follows a series of statements from Iranian military and official sources earlier Sunday morning, all published at 07:37 Jerusalem by The Zioneer. Those included the Iranian Army spokesperson warning that US intervention creates insecurity and that the military's target list is constantly updated; a subsequent demand that the US cease what Tehran calls an 'illegal' shipping lane; an official announcement by the Iranian authority that passage is blocked due to 'illegal activity' by US forces; and a claim by Iran that it controls the strait, which the United States disputed, stating the waterway remains open for navigation. The new statement, which reiterates the closure and adds the phrase 'until further notice,' has not been independently verified.
The Zioneer has previously reported on the establishment of the Iranian Persian Gulf Management Authority and its earlier declarations of closure, including a June 11 bulletin in which the body cited the 'ongoing crisis' and instructed permit holders to wait for further directions. The broader context includes a series of Iranian threats and administrative measures regarding the strait dating back to June, as well as a formal closure announced by the IRGC in July following a US ultimatum.
It remains unclear whether the latest statement reflects any change on the ground. No independent sources have confirmed that the strait is physically closed, and the US position, as reported by The Zioneer earlier today, maintains that the waterway is open for navigation.
5 developments
- ConfirmedNew Iranian body declares Strait of Hormuz closed until further notice
- DevelopingIran says it closed Strait of Hormuz, struck vessel after US requested open passage
- DevelopingIRGC announces temporary closure of Strait of Hormuz, citing 'foreign intervention'
- StrongIranian outlets claim Strait of Hormuz remains closed, contradicting US denials
Source and signal
- Internal intake