Iranian military says it has regained control of the Strait of Hormuz
Xinhua News Agency, Tehran, April 18 - According to Iranian media reports on the 18th, an Iranian military spokesperson stated that due to the United States' "repeated breaches of promises," Iran's control over the Strait of Hormuz has been restored to its previous state, and this strait is currently under the strict management and control of the Iranian armed forces.
The spokesperson said that after negotiations, Iran, in good faith, agreed to allow a limited number of tankers and merchant ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz in an orderly manner. However, the United States has "repeatedly breached promises, using the so-called blockade as a pretext to continue acts of maritime piracy."
"Therefore, Iran's control over the Strait of Hormuz has been restored to its previous state, and this strategic passage is currently under the strict control of the Iranian armed forces," the spokesperson said, adding that unless the United States allows Iranian vessels complete freedom of passage, Iran will continue to strictly control the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran has restored control over the Strait of Hormuz as of April 18, 2023, citing repeated U.S. violations of agreements. The Iranian Armed Forces are now managing the strait strictly, allowing only a limited number of tankers and merchant ships to pass under controlled conditions. Iran warns that it will maintain this strict control unless the U.S. permits free passage for its vessels.
- Iran has restored control over the Strait of Hormuz.
- The control is due to U.S. violations of agreements.
- Iran is managing the strait strictly with its armed forces.
- Limited passage for tankers and merchant ships is allowed under strict conditions.
- Iran will continue strict control unless the U.S. allows free passage.