7month 11day, Iran declares 'closure' of the Strait of Hormuz
The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy (IRGC) announced 7month 11day that it will close the Strait of Hormuz 'until further notice.' The United States is urging Iran to halt the attacks and calling for freedom of passage through the strait.
The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy (IRGC) announced 7month 11day that it will close the Strait of Hormuz 'until further notice.' The announcement is a direct report on a key route for global crude transport.
The IRGC said on the same day that it was expanding attacks toward Gulf coastal countries, saying this was in response to recent U.S. airstrikes. The announcement time is confirmed as the night of 7month 11day.
The United States has been calling for a position that access to the strait must be guaranteed freely. The U.S. side has urged Iran to clearly promise to stop attacks in the Strait of Hormuz.
Negotiations between the United States and Iran centered on issues of transit through the strait. During the talks, the safety of the strait and access to shipping lanes were raised as key agenda items.
Immediately after the IRGC’s declaration of closure, uncertainty grew over ship operations and crude oil transport. Reports continued that the relevant authorities and shipping companies were keeping a close watch on the route situation.
The United States said it would consider additional measures if Iran does not stop its attacks. The announcements by both sides were made over 7month 10~11day.
Sources: Reuters
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