Trump claims Iran won’t close Hormuz strait again

Strait of Hormuz

Vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz will require permission from Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), a senior Iranian military official said on state television.

However, a separate Iranian official told that all commercial vessels, including US-flagged ships, are allowed to pass through the strait, while naval vessels will not be granted transit, reports Al Jazeera.

Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump claimed that Iran has agreed to “never” close the strategic waterway again.

In a social media post, Trump said, “It will no longer be used as a weapon against the World!”

Earlier, both Iran and the United States said the strait has been reopened and is fully operational for commercial shipping after nearly seven weeks of disruption that affected global energy trade.

Trump said on social media that “IRAN HAS JUST ANNOUNCED THAT THE STRAIT OF IRAN IS FULLY OPEN AND READY FOR FULL PASSAGE. THANK YOU!,” while Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi confirmed that commercial vessels would be allowed to pass in line with an ongoing ceasefire arrangement.

The developments come amid continued diplomatic efforts between Washington and Tehran to stabilise the situation and ensure uninterrupted global energy supplies. – Al Jazeera via UNB