Hormuz Strait Exclusively Closed to Iran's Adversaries, States Envoy Ali Mousavi
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Iran: Strait of Hormuz Closed Only to Enemies; US Issues 48-Hour Ultimatum
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News18•22-03-2026, 13:15
Iran: Strait of Hormuz Closed Only to Enemies; US Issues 48-Hour Ultimatum
•Iran's envoy Ali Mousavi clarifies foreign vessels can navigate Strait of Hormuz with coordination for security.
•Mousavi states the Strait is "only closed to Iran’s enemies," citing US-Israel conflict as root cause of tensions.
•US President Donald Trump issues a 48-hour ultimatum, threatening to strike Iranian energy infrastructure if the Strait is not fully reopened.
•The ultimatum follows a sharp rise in global oil prices due to Iran's effective blockade of the waterway, which handles 20% of world's oil and gas.
•Despite Trump's rhetoric, Iran's UN ambassador Amir Saeid Iravani previously stated Tehran has no plans to shut the waterway, but reserves the right to ensure its security.
