Iran’s military has declared the Strait of Hormuz as “closed,” attributing the closure to air strikes in Lebanon. This move is described by Iran as “America’s blatant breach” of the Memorandum of Understanding intended to end the war. This statement was reported by Iran’s semi-official news agency, Tasnim, even though officials from both regions maintain that the shipping lane remains open.
According to a message from the Iranian military’s operation command, posted on Tasnim’s Telegram account around 9:10 a.m. ET, the strait is officially closed to vessel traffic. This statement directly conflicts with remarks made by Iran’s foreign ministry earlier that morning. They informed Tasnim that the shipping through the Strait of Hormuz is “operating normally,” dismissing any closure claims.
In a live interview on Fox News at approximately 9:30 a.m., U.S. Vice President JD Vance asserted that “the straits really are open,” highlighting ongoing efforts to maintain clear shipping lanes. Tasnim, known for its association with Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, often mirrors military or hardline perspectives rather than representing a unified government stance.
The opposing messages introduce new uncertainties about the operational status of one of the world’s critical oil chokepoints. Approximately one-fifth of the global energy supply passes through this channel under typical conditions.
This remains a developing story, with further updates anticipated.
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