{"id":133916,"title":"Iran says Strait of Hormuz open — but not for its “enemies”","publisher":"Share Talk","author":"sharetalk","published":"2026-03-22T10:05:18+00:00","modified":"2026-03-22T10:05:18+00:00","canonical_url":"https://www.share-talk.com/iran-says-strait-of-hormuz-open-but-not-for-its-enemies/","markdown_url":"https://www.share-talk.com/iran-says-strait-of-hormuz-open-but-not-for-its-enemies.md","json_url":"https://www.share-talk.com/iran-says-strait-of-hormuz-open-but-not-for-its-enemies.json","category":"B2B","categories":["B2B","Blogs","Energy"],"tags":["Abdul Malik al-Houthi","Hormuz chokepoint","Houthis","Iran","Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps","President Trump","Saudi Arabia","Strait of Hormuz","the United Arab Emirates","UAE","United Arab Emirates"],"featured_image":"https://i0.wp.com/www.share-talk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/trump-sunday-22.webp?fit=1200%2C800&quality=80&ssl=1","format":"news","language":"en-GB","content":"Iran has said the **Strait of Hormuz remains open**, but warned that access will be restricted for countries linked to its “enemies”.\n\nAli Mousavi, Tehran’s representative to the International Maritime Organization, said vessels not aligned with hostile nations could still pass through the vital shipping route **by coordinating with Iranian authorities**.\n\nHe added that Iran is willing to work with international bodies to ensure safe passage, but stressed that **“a complete cessation of aggression”** is essential to restoring stability.\n\nMousavi blamed the current tensions on **US-Israeli strikes on Iran**, describing them as the root cause of disruption in the strait.\n\nSince the conflict began, around **one-third of ships passing through Hormuz have had direct links to Iran**, alongside a number of Chinese-linked vessels continuing to transit the waterway.\n\n[!\\[\\](https://www.share-talk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Truth-Details-_-Truth-Social-Google-Chrome-2026-03-22-at-9.34.15-AM-300x148.jpeg)](https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/116269822349947644)\n\n### Iran warns of retaliation after Trump’s 48-hour ultimatum\n\nIran has threatened to target US-linked infrastructure across the region if its own energy facilities come under attack.\n\nIn a statement, the Iranian military’s **Khatam al-Anbiya command** said any strike on Iran’s fuel and energy sites would be met with attacks on **US energy, IT and desalination infrastructure** in the region.\n\nThe warning came shortly after Donald Trump issued a [48-hour ultimatum](https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/116269822349947644), demanding Iran reopen the **Strait of Hormuz** or face the destruction of its power plants.\n\nThe exchange marks a further escalation in tensions, raising the risk of broader disruption to critical infrastructure across the Gulf."}