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Tehran has accused Washington of “piracy” and announced that control over the Strait of Hormuz has “returned to its previous state” amid an ongoing dispute with the United States over what Iran describes as a maritime blockade of its ports.
In a statement attributed to Iran’s “Khatam al-Anbia” military command and published by state media, U.S. actions were labeled as “piracy,” The Guardian reports.
“Therefore, control over the Strait of Hormuz has returned to its previous state, and this strategic waterway is under strict management and supervision of the armed forces. Until the United States restores full freedom of navigation for vessels traveling to and from Iran, the situation in the Strait of Hormuz will remain under strict control and in its previous condition,” the statement said.
Meanwhile, Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi previously stated that, under a ceasefire agreement, the Strait of Hormuz has been opened for commercial shipping, adding that transit would remain open for the duration of the truce.
