Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council Mohsen Rezaei announced the complete closure of the Strait of Hormuz to shipping and the shelling of American vessels.
AI will summarize what happened, why it matters and what it means for business.
The Strait of Hormuz has been completely closed to shipping. This was announced by the Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, Mohsen Rezaei.
According to him, Iranian military forces are shelling American vessels attempting to pass through the strait but are not sinking them to avoid harming the environment.
"Iran has decided not to sink American ships engaged in smuggling, as they carry oil, which would damage the region's environment," Rezaei stated.
Iran had stated its readiness to close the Strait of Hormuz in response to US threats.
Iran has completely closed the Strait of Hormuz to shipping and is shelling American vessels attempting to pass through.
International reaction and possible US retaliatory measures are expected, which could lead to an escalation of the conflict.
What passes through Hormuz, why shipping threats move prices and which alternative routes exist.
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