With some 2,000 ships stranded, Iran claims its easing grip on Strait of Hormuz
Iran claims it is easing its grip on the Strait of Hormuz, allowing non-hostile vessels to pass through. The move comes as the US and Iran are engaged in a military conflict, with the US sending a 15-point plan to end the conflict, which Iran has rejected.
Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has claimed that the Strait of Hormuz is open to non-hostile vessels. The strait is a critical passage for oil and shipping trades. Iran defines non-hostile ships as those from countries that do not participate in acts of aggression against Iran. The US and Israel are considered aggressor parties. Iran has taken measures to prevent these countries from exploiting the strait. The conflict between the US and Iran began on February 28 with a joint attack. Iran has rejected a US proposal to end the conflict. The Strait of Hormuz remains a key point of contention, with Iran threatening to deploy naval mines if the US sends ground troops into Iran. The International Maritime Organization has reported that 18 commercial ships have been targeted in strikes, killing seven seafarers and one port worker. Some 20,000 seafarers are stranded in the Persian Gulf due to the strait being closed.
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