Iran command says Hormuz closed again over US blockade

Iranian military command reimposes strict control over the Strait of Hormuz, accusing the United States of reneging on a deal to lift its naval blockade. | Contesto: cronaca

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• Iran command says Hormuz closed again over US blockade

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Iran's central military command announced on Saturday it would resume "strict management" of the Strait of Hormuz, reversing a recent decision to unblock the strategic channel. The move, declared in a statement broadcast on state television, directly accuses the United States of breaking a promise by continuing its naval blockade of ships sailing to and from Iranian ports. The announcement signals a rapid deterioration in diplomatic efforts that had, until now, appeared to be easing tensions around the world's most critical oil transit choke point. The strait, a narrow passage between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman, is the conduit for about one-fifth of the world's seaborne oil. Iran's decision to reassert control effectively means a return to a posture of heightened military readiness and inspections, threatening the free flow of maritime traffic. The military headquarters stated that until Washington restores freedom of movement for all vessels visiting Iran, "the situation in the Strait of Hormuz will remain strictly controlled." This language suggests a spectrum of possible actions, from intensified naval patrols and identification protocols to the potential for ship seizures or more aggressive interdiction. The reversal stems from what Tehran characterizes as a breached agreement. As part of ongoing, fragile negotiations with the Biden administration, Iran had reportedly agreed to scale back its military presence and oversight in the strait. This was seen as a goodwill gesture aimed at de-escalation and potentially paving the way for broader talks on security and sanctions. In return, Iran asserts it received assurances that the longstanding U.S. naval blockade—a key component of Washington's maximum pressure campaign—would be relaxed to allow unimpeded commercial access to its ports. The U.S. Navy's Fifth Fleet, based in Bahrain, has maintained a persistent presence in the region for decades, enforcing sanctions and monitoring Iranian activity. From Washington's perspective, this presence is a non-negotiable element of regional security and a tool to curb Iran's nuclear ambitions and regional influence. The Iranian statement implies that American...

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