- Iran's statement follows Trump's intention to declare the Strait of Hormuz a US territory and his promise to hit Iran hard economically.
- JD Vance says keeping gas prices low is 'goal number one' of the Iran war, and that the strait will remain closed until President Trump accepts the reality of defeat.
- Ship-tracking data showed that only two vessels passed through the strait on Friday, down from a pre-conflict average of over 130 daily transits.
- Trump advised Americans to accept higher gasoline prices as efforts to reach a deal to end the nearly six-month conflict continue.
Iran's deputy foreign minister Kazem Gharibabadi asserted that the Strait of Hormuz will remain under Iranian control, stating, "This strait will be opened and closed only under Iran's command." He emphasized that the blockade will persist until Trump acknowledges his defeat in the ongoing conflict.1
This statement follows Trump's recent declaration of intent to designate the strait as a U.S. territory, which he claims will lead to severe economic repercussions for Iran. Trump advised Americans to brace for higher gasoline prices as negotiations to resolve the six-month conflict continue.4
In response, JD Vance highlighted that maintaining low gas prices is crucial, stating that the strait will remain closed until Trump accepts the reality of his situation. Ship-tracking data indicates a significant drop in vessel transits through the strait, with only two vessels reported on Friday, compared to an average of over 130 daily.23
The situation remains tense as both sides navigate the implications of these declarations and the ongoing geopolitical strife.
“Ship-tracking data shows only two vessels passed through the strait on Friday, down from a pre-conflict average of over 130 daily transits. Trump advised Americans to accept higher gasoline prices as efforts to end the nearly six-month conflict continue.”
The Independent
