The Strait of Hormuz remains accessible to all maritime traffic, with the exception of vessels associated with “Iran’s adversaries,” according to Iran’s representative to the UN maritime agency, who made this statement on Sunday. This announcement follows US President Donald Trump’s warning to target Iranian power infrastructure if the critical waterway wasn’t “completely open” within 48 hours.
The ongoing US-Israeli conflict with Iran has heightened the risk of Iranian attacks, leading to a significant reduction in shipping through the strait. This crucial passageway is responsible for transporting about 20% of the world’s oil and liquefied natural gas, posing a serious threat to global energy supplies.
Ali Mousavi declared Tehran’s willingness to work with the International Maritime Organization to enhance maritime security and ensure the safety of seafarers in the Gulf. He emphasized that vessels not associated with “Iran’s adversaries” could navigate the strait by coordinating security and safety measures with Iranian authorities.
“Diplomacy is Iran’s main approach,” Mousavi stated, emphasizing that ending hostilities and building mutual trust are paramount. He noted that the root cause of the current tensions in the Strait of Hormuz is the Israeli and US actions against Iran.
