Iran halts passage of oil tankers through Strait of Hormuz
Iran has halted the passage of oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz in response to Israeli strikes on Lebanon.
Source: Financial Times
Fars, a news agency linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, said two tankers had been allowed to pass through the strait on the morning of 8 April under the ceasefire agreement.
However, it added that "simultaneous with Israeli attacks on Lebanon, the tankers' passage through the Strait of Hormuz has stopped".
In a joint statement, the Guard Corps' naval and aerospace forces said the latest developments show that Iran is serious about keeping its "finger on the trigger" during the two-week ceasefire and ahead of talks with the United States scheduled for 10 April.
Background:
- US President Donald Trump has agreed to suspend bombing and military action against Iran for two weeks if the country agrees to fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
- Later, Israel also joined the two-week truce with Iran announced by Trump.
- Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Iran will halt military action and ensure safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz for two weeks if attacks on the country stop.
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