Due to the war between US-Israel and Iran middle east Tension continues. Meanwhile, a big statement has come out from Iran regarding the use of Strait of Hormuz, which is a relief from India’s point of view. Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has announced that the Strait of Hormuz is closed only to America, Israel, Europe and their Western allies. Open to everyone else.
Iran clarified the situation
iran The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has made it clear that the use of the Strait of Hormuz is closed only to the ships of America, Israel, Europe and their Western allies. This statement has come out from Iran when there was uncertainty regarding the Strait of Hormuz, one of the busiest sea routes in the world. Due to the war in the Middle East, almost all commercial traffic has come to a standstill.
Warning given to America and Israel
On behalf of IRGC, it was said that under international law and other resolutions, it has been made clear that in the event of war, only Iran has the right to control the movement through the Strait of Hormuz. It was also warned that if ships of America, Israel or Europe and their allies are seen in this waterway, they will be attacked by Iran.
Iran’s control over Strait of Hormuz -IRGC
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has given this information quoting Iran’s public broadcaster IRIB. The statement said, ‘Iran has already stated that on the basis of international laws and resolutions, the Islamic Republic of Iran will have the right to control traffic through the Strait of Hormuz during wartime.’
Strait of Hormuz is closed from 28th February
America and Israel attacked Iran on Saturday (28 February). After which the Strait of Hormuz is practically closed. Due to this, there has been a rise in oil prices. At the same time, fears of widespread disruption in the global economy have increased.