Iran has reimposed restrictions in the Strait of Hormuz, backtracking on its earlier move to reopen the vital shipping lane and warning that transit would remain blocked as long as the U.S. blockade on Iranian ports continues.
In a statement, the country’s joint military command said, “control of the Strait of Hormuz has returned to its previous state ... under strict management and control of the armed forces.”
It also cautioned that passage through the strategic waterway would continue to be restricted while the U.S. blockade remains in place.
The development came a day after U.S. President Donald Trump said the U.S. blockade “will remain in full force” until Tehran reaches an agreement with Washington, including on its nuclear programme.
