The Strait of Hormuz is not closed, and in accordance with international law, transit is prohibited only to “enemy” ships, the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on Sunday, according to a report by the Mehr news agency, stressing that the condition for full normalization is the end of the war.
The Strait of Hormuz has not been closed and maritime traffic through the strait has not been suspended, the Iranian ministry emphasized in a statement.
On Saturday, US President Donald Trump threatened to “destroy” Iran’s power plants if Tehran does not fully open the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours.
Ships continue to sail through the Strait of Hormuz, with necessary measures and conditions arising from the state of war, Tehran said in a statement, according to a report by Iran’s Mehr news agency published on Monday.
According to the statement of the Iranian Ministry, the USA and Israel, who “imposed an illegal and criminal war” on Iran, are responsible for all the disturbances, insecurity and increased danger in the Strait of Hormuz.
The complete normalization of security and permanent stability in the Strait of Hormuz requires an end to military aggression and threats, a halt to destabilizing moves by the US and Israel, and full respect for the legitimate interests of Iran, they point out.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Arakchi reiterated on X that Hormuz is still open, attributing the disruptions to traffic to US moves, according to a Monday Mehr report.
“No insurer – and no Iranian – will change their minds with new threats. Try to be respectful,” said the head of Iranian diplomacy.
US President Donald Trump on Monday waived the 48-hour deadline he had given Tehran to open the strait.
“I have instructed the Department of War to postpone for five days all military strikes on Iran’s power plants and energy infrastructure that will depend on the success of the current discussion meetings,” Trump wrote on the Truth Social social network.
Blockade of “enemy” ships
Iran has committed itself to respect the principles of the Charter of the United Nations and international law and, accordingly, has always respected the principle of freedom of navigation and the principles of maritime security and protection, the ministry said in a press release, stressing that respect for these principles is not possible outside the context of respect for the sovereignty and sovereign rights of the coastal country.
