The Iranian Navy reportedly threatened vessels that attempt to cross the strait without authorization from Tehran.
The presidential spokeswoman, Karoline Leavitt, confirmed at a press conference that the crossing “is open right now”, in contrast to reports released by state media of the Iranian regime, which had stated otherwise.
The Iranian regime released the news this morning that it has once again closed the transit of oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, in response to recent Israeli attacks on Lebanese territory against the terrorist group Hezbollah.
The information was released by the state agency Fars, which specified that the measure was adopted simultaneously with Israeli military actions.
According to the report, “simultaneously with Israel's attacks on Lebanon, the passage of oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz has been stopped.” This waterway is strategic for international energy trade, so any interruption has a direct impact on global oil markets
.In parallel with the suspension of traffic, the Iranian Navy would have issued warnings to vessels that remain in the area.
Naval authorities allegedly pointed out that ships should not attempt to cross the strait without prior authorization: “Any vessel that attempts to enter the sea will be attacked and destroyed
.”However, the Donald Trump administration rejected the versions about an alleged closure of the Strait of Hormuz and assured that the circulation of boats not only continues, but has increased in recent hours.
During her speech, the official made direct reference to the versions coming from Tehran and marked differences between public and private messages.
“With regard to Iranian state media reports, the president was informed of those reports. This is a case where what they say publicly is different from what they say in private,” he said.
The situation develops within the framework of a two-week truce between the two countries, mediated by Pakistan, after six weeks of a joint military operation between the United States and Israel
against the Iranian regime.The ceasefire agreement was announced by President Donald Trump, on Tuesday night, a few hours before the expiration of a deadline set by his administration for the reopening of the sea crossing.
Following the entry into force of the truce, Iranian authorities indicated that transit through the Strait of Hormuz could resume.
