No ship can safely pass Hormuz without our permission: Iranian army
Tehran, Aug 13
Iran's main military command, Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, on Thursday stated that no vessel can safely transit the Strait of Hormuz without the permission of Iran, local media reported.
"The false American claims that ships are passing through the Strait of Hormuz normally are nothing more than lies and falsehoods," the spokesman of the headquarters stated, Iran's state-controlled Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) reported.
"It is announced that the Strait of Hormuz, as in the past, is under the complete management and control of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and no commercial ship or tanker will be able to safely transit through this strait without the permission and supervision of the powerful Iranian armed forces," he added.
Earlier in the day, Iran's Foreign Minister Sayed Abbas Aragchi said that the US has miscalculated the war on Iran.
"The US has long miscalculated due to intelligence failures. Case in point: The war on Iran. Now, an even bigger miscalculation on the Strait of Hormuz. Worse than fake news is fake intelligence. Be careful," he stated on X.
On Wednesday, US President Donald Trump said the United States has "total control" over the Strait of Hormuz and indicated that Washington intends to retain its hold over the strategic waterway.
"The USA has total control over the Strait of Hormuz. I think we will keep it!" Trump said in a post on Truth Social.
The US President described the naval blockade in sweeping terms. He said Iran could do nothing to challenge it.
"Our Naval Blockade is being called, by everyone, 'a wall of steel,' and there is nothing Iran can do about it," Trump said.
The President did not provide operational details about the blockade. He also did not say how long the US expected to maintain control of the Strait or set out the conditions under which the operation could end.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Honestly, this is just chest-thumping from both sides. Trump says he has "total control", Iran says no ship passes without their permission. Meanwhile, the world's oil supply hangs in the balance. India should be pushing for a neutral, diplomatic solution here.
As an international observer, this is concerning. Iran has threatened to close Hormuz before, but this time the US seems serious with its naval blockade. If Iran actually follows through, we could see oil prices spike, hurting developing nations like India the most.
The US has been imposing sanctions and pressure on Iran for decades, and Iran has always found ways to counter. This "wall of steel" talk seems like Trump's usual bluster. That said, Iran shouldn't threaten global shipping lanes either - innocent trade shouldn't be a pawn in geopolitics.
From a Canadian perspective, this is nerve-wracking. My concern is for the Indian subcontinent too - millions of families rely on affordable fuel. I hope India's diplomatic channels are working overtime behind the scenes to ensure stability. The Strait of Hormuz is not a playground for superpowers.
These statements are worrying for India's energy security. But I do think Iran's control over Hormuz is being exaggerated - international law guarantees freedom of navigation. India should firmly advocate for the rule of law, not unilateral threats from either side. 🙏
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