Iran Offers Safe Passage To Ships Via Hormuz If Countries Expel US & Israeli Ambassadors

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Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has announced that certain countries may be granted unrestricted passage through the Strait of Hormuz, but only if they expel Israeli and U.S. ambassadors from their territory.

The announcement was made amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East and disruption to shipping in the waterway.

The ultimatum directly links diplomatic relations with Washington and Tel Aviv to maritime access through one of the world’s most important energy routes.

Around 20 percent of global oil shipments pass through the Strait of Hormuz, meaning any disruption in the area can quickly affect global energy markets and international shipping.

Iran’s state media reported that the IRGC will allow Arab and European countries to transit the Strait of Hormuz freely if they remove Israeli and U.S. diplomats from their capitals.

According to the statement broadcast on Iranian television, countries that meet this condition will receive “full authority and freedom” to pass through the strategic waterway.

The announcement has put many governments in a difficult diplomatic situation. Countries that depend heavily on Middle Eastern oil shipments must balance their political ties with the risk of disruptions to their energy supplies.

Iranian officials said the proposal was a response to what they described as increasing pressure from the United States in the region.

The Strait of Hormuz lies between Iran and Oman and connects the Persian Gulf to the Arabian Sea. It is one of the most important maritime chokepoints in the world.

About one-fifth of the world’s daily oil supply, along with large volumes of liquefied natural gas (LNG), passes through this narrow waterway every day.

Because of its importance to global energy trade, even small disruptions in the strait can quickly affect oil prices and tanker operations. Recent tensions have already slowed shipping activity in the region.

Industry monitoring services reported that hundreds of vessels are anchored on both sides of the waterway, waiting for conditions to improve before transiting the corridor.

The situation has created uncertainty in global shipping and energy markets. Tanker operators, traders, and shipping insurers are closely watching developments as the crisis continues. Concerns about possible supply disruptions have already pushed oil prices above $100 per barrel.

Shipping companies are also becoming more cautious about sending vessels through the region while military tensions remain high and the political situation remains unclear.

The latest development follows comments from U.S. President Donald Trump, who warned that Iran would face stronger military action if it tried to block global oil supplies.

Speaking at a press briefing in Florida, Trump said the United States would not allow disruptions to the world’s energy supply and warned Tehran against interfering with oil shipments.

He also said the U.S. administration was considering changes to some oil-related sanctions in an effort to stabilise markets during the current crisis.

Meanwhile, military activity across the region continues, with airstrikes reported almost daily. The ongoing conflict has increased security risks for commercial vessels operating near the Persian Gulf.

References: Ibtimes, wionews

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