Iran tells ships on radio that Strait of Hormuz 'is shut again'

Iranian naval forces declare the Strait of Hormuz closed via radio broadcast, raising immediate concerns over global energy transit. | Contesto: cronaca

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• Iran tells ships on radio that Strait of Hormuz 'is shut again'

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Iranian naval forces issued a radio broadcast on Saturday declaring the Strait of Hormuz closed and forbidding all ships from passing through, according to multiple shipping industry sources. The unsolicited message, directed at merchant vessels navigating the waters, represents a direct and immediate escalation in the strategic waterway, a chokepoint for roughly one-fifth of the world's seaborne oil. The nature and scope of the closure remain unclear. It is not known whether the broadcast constitutes an official declaration of a blockade, a localized military exercise, or a show of force. No immediate physical interdiction of ships has been reported, but the radio warning alone is sufficient to trigger emergency protocols for international shipping companies and risk a sharp spike in maritime insurance premiums. The U.S. Navy's Fifth Fleet, which is based in Bahrain and routinely patrols the region, has not yet issued a public statement regarding the incident. This action fits a long-established pattern of Iranian military posturing in the Strait, which Tehran has repeatedly threatened to close in response to international pressure or perceived threats to its security. Control of the narrow passage between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman is a cornerstone of Iran's regional deterrence strategy. The Strait is only 21 miles wide at its narrowest point, with shipping lanes confined to two-mile-wide channels in Iranian and Omani territorial waters, making it highly vulnerable to disruption. The timing and intent behind the radio message will be scrutinized by global capitals and energy markets. Any sustained closure of the Strait would have catastrophic consequences for the global economy, severing the primary export route for crude oil from Saudi Arabia, Iraq, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, and Qatar. While past threats have often been rhetorical or linked to specific military drills, the direct communication to commercial traffic marks a more tangible and operational step, forcing ship captains and fleet operators to make critical safety decisions in real time. Regional tensions have been persistently high, with a shadow war between Israel and Iran...

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