Follow Us on Google
Iran has insisted the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed for as long as a United States naval blockade continues, despite a ceasefire extension.
Iranian authorities also confirmed the seizure of two vessels attempting to pass through the strategic waterway, signalling a hardening stance as tensions with Washington persist.
US Central Command said it had turned back dozens of ships as part of enforcement measures under orders from Donald Trump, who is maintaining pressure on Tehran while leaving room for talks.
Speaking on the development, Iran’s parliament speaker, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, made the country’s position clear.
“A complete ceasefire only has meaning if it is not violated through a naval blockade.”
“Reopening the Strait of Hormuz is not possible amid a blatant violation of the ceasefire.”
Other News
The standoff has already rattled global oil markets, with prices briefly jumping on fears of supply disruption before easing.
Trump, who recently extended the truce, said the decision was to allow time for diplomacy, following intervention from Shehbaz Sharif and Pakistan’s military leadership.
“…we have been asked to hold our attack on the country of Iran until such time as their leaders… can come up with a unified proposal,” Trump said earlier.
Despite that window, uncertainty remains, with Iran yet to confirm participation in fresh talks and both sides accusing each other of breaching ceasefire terms.
With the Strait still shut and naval tensions unresolved, the crisis continues to pose a direct threat to global oil supply and regional stability.
