politics
‘Hormuz remains blocked’: Iran disputes Trump claims as traffic sinks to near 3-month lows
The Persian Strait Gulf Authority said "the Strait of Hormuz remains blocked and will not be reopened until Iran's conditions are accepted."
TL;DR
- Iran disputes U.S. President Trump's claims of having 'total control' over the Strait of Hormuz.
- Iran's Persian Gulf Strait Authority stated the Strait remains blocked and will not reopen until Iran's conditions are met.
- Ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz is near a three-month low, about 90% lower than pre-conflict averages.
- Both the U.S. and Iran have hardened negotiating stances and are demanding 'reparations'.
- Iran's demands include an end to the U.S. naval blockade, sanctions relief, U.S. troop withdrawals, and war reparations.
- An Iranian advisor claimed 'victory is on our side' and described U.S. military actions as lacking strategy.
- Iran's stated goal includes attaining deterrence by prolonging conflict and imposing costs on potential attackers.