The spokesman for Iran's Armed Forces General Staff announced Tuesday that ships of companies and countries receiving funds from frozen Iranian assets will not be allowed passage through the Strait of Hormuz, according to the statement. The new restriction expands Tehran's unilateral control over the strategic waterway.
Iran's Armed Forces General Staff spokesman announced Tuesday that the passage through the Strait of Hormuz will be denied to ships belonging to companies and countries that receive funds from frozen Iranian assets. The statement, reported by Iranian state-linked channels, adds a new layer to Tehran's campaign to assert control over the strategic waterway.
The Zioneer has previously reported on Iran's escalating restrictions on the Strait of Hormuz, including claims of closure, demands for Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon, and threats to target unauthorized vessels. The latest announcement targets entities that access Iran's frozen assets, which were blocked under international sanctions.
It remains unclear how Iran will enforce this restriction, which countries and companies are affected, and whether it will be challenged by international naval forces. The United States has not yet responded to the new threat.
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