Iran Declares Strait of Hormuz Will Remain Closed Until War Ends and Blockade Lifts
Translated & summarized from Ynet by baba
Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister said the Strait of Hormuz will stay closed until the war ends and the blockade is lifted, with a temporary route agreed with Oman and future negotiations planned.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Iran says Strait of Hormuz will remain closed while the war continues.
- A temporary 11-kilometer-wide passage with Oman has been agreed upon.
- Negotiations for a permanent route will occur within 30 to 60 days.
- Reopening depends on ending the war on all fronts and lifting the blockade.
- Iran demands resolution of Yemen's fate before reopening the strait.
- Iran threatens US minesweepers entering the area as main targets.
Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Qaribabadi stated that despite an understanding reached with Oman, the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed as long as the ongoing war continues. He explained that a temporary passage about 11 kilometers wide has been agreed upon, with negotiations for a new permanent route planned within 30 to 60 days. Qaribabadi emphasized that reopening the strait depends on the end of the war on all fronts, lifting of the blockade, and resolution of Yemen's fate. He also warned that any American minesweepers entering the area would be considered primary targets.
