Strait of Hormuz

IRGC warns ships must exclusively use designated routes in Hormuz Strait

The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has warned ships seeking to pass the Strait of Hormuz to exclusively use routes designated by Iran as safe.

Trump retreats again by halting operation in Strait of Hormuz

Donald Trump has announced a temporary suspension of the so-called "Freedom Project" in the Strait of Hormuz, following Iran's firm warnings to Washington and the plan's failure to achieve its stated objectives.

Iranian Military Source: US Strike Kills 5 Civilians on Cargo Boats in Strait of Hormuz

The United States has attacked two civilian cargo boats heading from the Omani coast to the Iranian shoreline which claimed lives of at least five people on board, a military source said.

Events in Strait of Hormuz prove there’s no military solution to political crisis: Araghchi

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has stated that recent developments in the Strait of Hormuz have once again made it crystal clear that there is no military solution to the political crisis in the West Asian region, reaffirming the Islamic Republic’s policy of pursuing diplomacy from a position of strength.

Iran declares new maritime control zone in Hormuz Strait

The Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) on Monday announced a new maritime control zone in the Strait of Hormuz.

Control of Strait of Hormuz Is Completely in Iran's Hands: Official

A senior Iranian security-political source has said that the control of the Strait of Hormuz is fully in Tehran's hands, and a clear message has been sent to the United States.

Starmer: Reopening the Strait of Hormuz Will Not Restore the Previous Situation

The British Prime Minister stated in remarks, "People should not think that with the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, the economic conditions in Britain will return to normal."

El País: Closure of the Strait of Hormuz Means Entering a Global Recession and Energy Crisis

The widely circulated Spanish newspaper El País, in an analytical report, warned that the continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz and the American naval blockade of Iran have exposed the global economy to a danger more serious than the 1973 crisis.

Iran Deputy Parliament Speaker likens new management of Strait of Hormuz to nationalization of oil industry

Deputy Parliament Speaker Ali Nikzad says that Iran’s new management of the Strait of Hormuz should be viewed as significant, similar to the nationalization of the country's oil industry.

Araghchi: The Current Situation in the Strait of Hormuz Is a Direct Consequence of US Lawbreaking

The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran described the current situation in the Strait of Hormuz as a direct consequence of the US lawbreaking and arbitrary action in militarily attacking an independent member state of the United Nations.

University of Colorado International Law Professor:

Iran Has the Right to Earn Revenue from the Strait of Hormuz

A professor of international law at the University of Colorado in the United States wrote in an article for The Nation that, contrary to U.S. claims, Iran has the right under international law to earn revenue through the Strait of Hormuz.

Khatam al-Anbiya Headquarters Spokesman: Control of the Strait of Hormuz Has Returned to Its Previous State

The spokesman of the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters announced, "Control of the Strait of Hormuz has returned to its previous state, and this strategic strait is under the strict management and control of the armed forces."

Consequences of Strait of Hormuz Closure Reach Europe / Possible Flight Cancellations in Coming Weeks

The Executive Director of the International Energy Agency warned that continued disruption to oil supplies through the Strait of Hormuz could leave Europe facing jet fuel shortages and flight cancellations within six weeks.

Three Iranian oil tankers exist Strait of Hormuz, defying US 'naval blockade'

Three Iranian oil tankers carrying a combined five million barrels of crude oil have become the first loaded vessels to leave the Persian Gulf through the Strait of Hormuz since the US-imposed "naval blockade" came into effect earlier this week.

IMF: Continued War Against Iran Will Push the Global Economy to the Brink of Crisis

The International Monetary Fund, warning of the consequences of the war against Iran, has reported the possibility of the global economy entering one of the worst periods of recession.

NBC: The Blockade of the Strait of Hormuz Is a Gamble

NBC reported that the aim of Trump's maneuver in the Strait of Hormuz is for the U.S. president to turn the tables against Iran, but this very action may backfire on global oil markets.

President of Finland: Iran Has Many Levers of Pressure in the Current Situation

Alexander Stubb stated that Iran's dominance over the Strait of Hormuz has become akin to a real nuclear weapon.

The Economist: Trump's Blockade of the Strait of Hormuz Is a Dangerous Gamble

The Economist, in a report, described Donald Trump's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz as a "dangerous gamble" that could plunge the world into an unprecedented energy crisis.

Saudi Analyst: The Hormuz Blockade Is Global Bullying to Force-Sell American Oil!

Abdul Salam Saleh wrote in a message, "Trump's latest statement reveals the truth: the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has nothing to do with 'security'; it is a desperate marketing ploy to force-sell American oil."

UK: Economic Consequences of the War Against Iran Will Outlast the Conflict Itself

The British Prime Minister warned that the economic consequences of the war against Iran for the country's economy and people's livelihoods will persist even after tensions subside.

Moscow Warns: Blockade of the Strait of Hormuz Will Harm Global Markets

The Kremlin, criticizing Trump's decision to block oil tanker traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, described this action as a serious threat to global markets.

U.S. Senator: I Don't Understand How Trump's "Blockade" Idea Is Supposed to Lower Gas Prices

Mark Warner, a Democratic U.S. senator, stated, "This blockade will not weaken Iran's control over the Strait of Hormuz."

U.S. Senator: I Don't Understand How Blockading the Strait of Hormuz Would Lead Iran to Open It!

The Vice Chair of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, questioning Donald Trump's plan to blockade the Strait of Hormuz, stated that this policy lacks a clear logic for compelling Iran to change its strategy.

Strait of Hormuz fully under Iran’s armed forces’ control: IRGC

The IRGC said in a statement on Sunday that the Strait of Hormuz is constantly monitored by drones, adding that all traffic and non-traffic is under the full control of the Iranian armed forces.

Medvedev: The Potential of the Strait of Hormuz Is Limitless

The Deputy of the Russian Security Council, referring to the tensions between Tehran and Washington, announced that the fate of the ceasefire remains unclear and emphasized that the Strait of Hormuz, with its limitless capacity, can serve as Iran's strategic tool in regional equations.

IRGC Navy: The Strait of Hormuz Will Never Return to Its Previous State

The IRGC Navy stated that it is completing the operational preparations for the plan communicated by Iranian officials for the new order of the Persian Gulf.

American Geopolitical-Media Activist: The United States Has Been Permanently Expelled from the Persian Gulf!

The United States will never regain its bases in the Persian Gulf region, nor will it ever be able to reestablish dominance over the Strait of Hormuz.

War Against Iran Could Drive Up Global Food Prices, Pushing 45 Million to the Brink of Famine

Reports indicate that the ongoing conflict between the U.S. and Israel against Iran could increase global food prices by up to 25% and severely exacerbate the hunger crisis in vulnerable regions worldwide, particularly amid rising energy costs and disrupted supply chains.

Strait of Hormuz: An Irreplaceable Energy Chokepoint; Kuwait Warns of Global Consequences of Disruption in Oil Supply

The CEO of the Kuwait Petroleum Corporation stated that the Strait of Hormuz is a vital route with no alternative.