Iran has announced that the Strait of Hormuz will remain blocked, directly contradicting claims made by Donald Trump regarding his “total control” over the strategic waterway.
The Iranian government confirmed the blockade persists and stated it will remain in place until its specific conditions are accepted.
The development follows assertions from the United States that the shipping lane is under control. However, Iran has rejected these claims, insisting that the waterway will stay closed as a result of the ongoing dispute.
The Strait of Hormuz serves as one of the world’s most critical maritime chokepoints, acting as the primary route for oil exports from the Persian Gulf to global markets. A blockade of this corridor typically triggers volatility in global energy prices and disrupts international shipping logistics.
Iran has not released the full details of the conditions required to lift the restrictions, but has signaled that the closure will be maintained as a point of leverage against the U.S. administration.
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