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Now the Iranian government itself has come forward and clarified the situation on the claims going on in social media and some media reports regarding the Strait of Hormuz. Iran has completely rejected all those reports in which it was being said that this very important sea route has been closed again.
Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Ismail Baghai, in a conversation with state broadcaster ‘Press TV’, called these rumors “baseless” and completely false. He clarified that under the ceasefire agreement (MoU) signed with America on June 18, the movement of commercial ships through this route is completely normal and Iran has made necessary arrangements for safe travel here.
What was being claimed in the reports?
In fact, for the last few hours, there were reports floating on the internet that Iran’s military organization IRGC (Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps) has closed the Strait of Hormuz, accusing America of reneging on its promise. It was claimed in these reports that until Israel withdraws its forces from Lebanon and the US forces vacate the Persian Gulf, this route will remain closed. It was also being rumored that ships disobeying this order would be directly targeted.
Tension increases due to Israel’s attack on Lebanon
Even though Iran has termed the matter of closing the road as a rumour, the tension in this area is at its peak. The reason for this is Israel’s latest air attacks on Lebanon, in which many people have lost their lives. After the agreement between America and Iran, it was believed that peace would be made between Israel and Hezbollah, but Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu has made it clear that his army will remain in Lebanon. After this statement, Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi has strongly criticized the Israeli government.
What do America and tracking agencies say?
On the other hand, the US Central Command says that they have lifted their blockade of Iranian ports under the agreement. According to the data of ‘AXSMarine’, a global agency that monitors the movement of ships, after the agreement, a record 25 commercial ships passed safely through this route on Thursday.
Why is this path necessary?
Let us tell you that about 20% (one fifth) of the total oil and gas trade around the world passes through this ‘Strait of Hormuz’. If this route is affected, the prices of petrol, diesel and gas across the world may reach record levels. At present, Iran’s latest statement has given great relief to global markets and shipping companies.
