Iran has said the Strait of Hormuz remains open, but warned that access will be restricted for countries linked to its “enemies”.
Ali 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.
He 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.
Mousavi blamed the current tensions on US-Israeli strikes on Iran, describing them as the root cause of disruption in the strait.
Since 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.
Iran warns of retaliation after Trump’s 48-hour ultimatum
Iran has threatened to target US-linked infrastructure across the region if its own energy facilities come under attack.
In 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.
The warning came shortly after Donald Trump issued a 48-hour ultimatum, demanding Iran reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face the destruction of its power plants.
The exchange marks a further escalation in tensions, raising the risk of broader disruption to critical infrastructure across the Gulf.
