Iran Claims Navigation in the Strait of Hormuz is Now "Impossible"
Xinhua News Agency, Tehran, July 31 - The Iranian Strait of Hormuz Authority announced on July 31 that due to the ongoing military actions by the U.S. military in the Middle East, navigation through the Strait of Hormuz has now become "impossible."
The announcement stated that once the situation stabilizes, the Strait of Hormuz Authority will resume reviewing applications for passage through the strait and issue permits.
Iran's Strait of Hormuz is now considered 'impossible' for navigation due to ongoing U.S. military actions in the Middle East, according to an announcement from the Iranian authorities on July 31, 2023. The Iranian authorities stated that they will resume reviewing navigation applications and issuing permits once the situation stabilizes.
- Iran's Strait of Hormuz navigation is now deemed 'impossible'.
- This decision is due to ongoing U.S. military actions in the Middle East.
- Iran's Persian Gulf Strait Management Bureau issued the announcement.