March 16, 2026
Iran Says Strait Is Closed Only to ‘Enemies,’ But Lloyd’s Says Attacks Show No Clear Pattern
Sixteen non-Iranian vessels have been hit in the Persian Gulf, the Strait of Hormuz, and the Gulf of Oman since the start of the Iran War on Feb. 28.

TL;DR
- Iran's foreign minister stated the Strait of Hormuz is closed to the U.S., Israel, and their allies.
- The waterway is open to other countries, according to Iran's foreign minister.
- These comments were made after U.S. President Donald Trump called for a coalition to patrol the strait.
- The U.S. president's call was in response to attacks on vessels in the region.
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