Iranian Official: No Ships Transporting Goods for Hostile Countries Passed Through the Strait of Hormuz
Xinhua News Agency, Doha, March 31 - Qatar's Al Jazeera reported on the evening of the 30th, citing an Iranian official, that so far, no ships carrying goods for hostile countries have passed through the Strait of Hormuz, and there will be none in the future.
The official stated that all ships crossing the Strait of Hormuz must reach an agreement with Iran, and the ship's documents need to undergo careful scrutiny.
Earlier that day, U.S. White House Press Secretary Levitt said at a press conference that Iran has currently agreed to allow 20 oil tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, "We expect to announce an additional 20 oil tankers in the coming days," and noted, "This is the result of ongoing direct and indirect negotiations between the U.S. and Iran." Levitt also urged Iran to reach an agreement with the U.S. as soon as possible, stating that Trump has set April 6 as the deadline for Iran to reach an agreement with the U.S.
According to reports from Iranian media such as Tasnim News Agency on the 30th, the Iranian Islamic Parliament's National Security Committee has established a management plan for the Strait of Hormuz, defining the role of the Iranian armed forces in controlling the area, and explicitly prohibiting ships from the U.S., Israel, and countries that impose unilateral sanctions on Iran from passing through the strait.
Iranian officials announced that no ships carrying goods for hostile nations have passed through the Strait of Hormuz and will not in the future. All vessels must reach agreements with Iran and undergo thorough document checks. The U.S. reported that Iran has agreed to allow 20 oil tankers to pass through the Strait, with expectations for more in the coming days. Iran's parliament has established a management plan that prohibits vessels from the U.S., Israel, and countries imposing unilateral sanctions from using the Strait.
- An Iranian official stated that no ships for hostile nations have passed through the Strait of Hormuz.
- All ships must have agreements with Iran and undergo document checks.
- The U.S. White House Press Secretary mentioned that Iran agreed to allow 20 tankers to pass through the Strait.
- Iran's parliament established a management plan for the Strait of Hormuz, prohibiting certain nations' vessels from passing.