Shipping Traffic Remains Low in Strait of Hormuz Amid Lingering Tensions

According to the International Desk of Webangah News Agency, maritime data indicates that vessel traffic in the Strait of Hormuz remains low amidst existing military tensions, Reuters reported, citing information published by Mehr News Agency.

Reuters had previously emphasized that shipping traffic in the Strait of Hormuz at the beginning of the current week was less than the average of the past ten days, which stood at 14 vessels.

Iran’s Foreign Minister recently stated that the understanding between Iran and Oman does not signify the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, clarifying that this matter is contingent upon the United States’ return to its commitments.

He added that Iran’s condition for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz is not a complex issue or a new list of demands. If the United States returns to and abides by the commitments it accepted and signed in the Islamabad Memorandum, the conditions for normalizing the situation in the Strait of Hormuz will be met. The Islamic Republic of Iran considers itself committed to efforts aimed at ensuring shipping security in the Strait of Hormuz. However, he noted that the aggressive actions and illegal interventions by the United States, including naval blockades and economic warfare, are the primary factors contributing to the lack of shipping security in the Strait of Hormuz.