Iran has announced the opening of the Strait of Hormuz amid tough US statements. According to Ali Mousavi, Iran's ambassador to the UK , passage is allowed for all ships, except those related to countries that Tehran considers its adversaries, Reuters writes.
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The diplomat stressed that Iran will continue to cooperate with the International Maritime Organization. At the same time, he called the cessation of “aggression by the US and Israel” and the restoration of trust in relations with the international community a key condition for stabilization.
The statement came against the backdrop of an ultimatum from US President Donald Trump, who threatened to strike Iranian power plants if the strait was not opened within 48 hours.
It is worth noting that the day before, the head of the White House made several high-profile statements regarding hostilities in the Middle East, in particular, regarding the Strait of Hormuz, which “the US does not use.”
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Yes, according to him, it is up to the countries that use this important logistical route to protect and control it. For its part, America, as Trump stated, will help if asked for help.
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