Iran has publicly stated that the Strait of Hormuz remains open to international shipping, but with a major caveat: vessels linked to nations it considers enemies will be barred from passage as part of its ongoing confrontation with the United States and its allies.
According to reporting by Reuters, Iran's representative to the United Nations maritime agency and ambassador to the United Kingdom said in comments published this week that the strait will be accessible to all ships other than those associated with "enemy‑linked" nations.
