Iran has declared that it will exercise full control over the strategic Strait of Hormuz for the next 30 days, as tensions with the United States continue to simmer despite a recently agreed ceasefire that appears increasingly fragile following a fresh wave of attacks.
Speaking during a press conference in Baghdad, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the vital shipping lane would once again fall entirely under Iran’s administration for the coming month. He stressed that managing the waterway is solely Iran’s responsibility and warned against any outside interference.
According to Abbas, any attempt by foreign parties to establish parallel administrative structures in the strait would only worsen the situation, fuel further tensions and delay the full reopening of one of the world’s most important maritime trade routes. The Strait of Hormuz remains a crucial passage for global energy supplies and international commerce.
Earlier this year, when Israel and the United States launched military strikes against Iran, Tehran disrupted shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz by issuing threats and carrying out attacks. The move was widely seen as a bargaining tool to pressure negotiations aimed at ending the conflict.
Under the recent framework agreed between Washington and Tehran, reopening the Strait of Hormuz to commercial shipping forms a key part of the ceasefire arrangement. The agreement also states that Iran is prohibited from imposing transit fees on vessels during the 60-day negotiation period.
Iran is expected to hold further discussions with Oman to determine the next steps in accordance with international law and in coordination with neighbouring countries. Analysts believe any future attempt to introduce shipping charges could become a major sticking point, particularly over compliance with international maritime regulations.
The latest development underscores the Strait of Hormuz’s continued importance to global trade, with any disruption or policy shift capable of affecting international shipping routes and energy markets worldwide.
