Iran again restricts passage of vessels through the Strait of Hormuz despite agreement with the US - media
Kyiv • UNN
According to media reports, Iranian forces fired warning shots in the area of the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian authorities stated that the passage of vessels is possible only after submitting an application.
Iran, despite the peace agreement with the US, has again restricted the passage of ships through the Strait of Hormuz. This is reported by UNN with reference to Bild.
Details
According to local media, warning shots were fired in the area of the strait, and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps called on ships via radio not to approach the strait.
There is no official confirmation of this information yet, but Iranian authorities have stated that the passage of ships is still possible only after submitting an application and subject to compliance with established requirements.
Context
On Thursday, June 18, the U.S. Central Command confirmed the lifting of the blockade of maritime transport in Iranian ports.
Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei stated that he fundamentally disagrees with the memorandum signed with the US. He allowed the agreement after the President of Iran took responsibility for this decision.
U.S. President Donald Trump stated that the war with Iran did not show the limits of his power, but on the contrary demonstrated the strength of the United States.