Iran Introduces a Complete Ban on the Passage of US and Israeli Vessels Through the Strait of Hormuz

Iran imposes a complete ban on the passage of vessels linked to the US and Israel through the Strait of Hormuz.

As reported by BAKU.WS with reference to foreign media, this was stated by the representative of the "Khatam al-Anbiya" central headquarters of the Iranian Armed Forces, Ebrahim Zolfaghari.

"Enemy vessels do not and will not have the right of passage through the Strait of Hormuz, while other vessels, subject to compliance with the rules of the Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran, will continue to have permission to pass through the strait," the Iranian state broadcasting company quoted him as saying.

Earlier, the United States Central Command (CENTCOM) stated that the US military would begin a naval blockade of Iran on April 13. They intend to block the movement of all vessels heading to the ports of the Islamic republic, as well as those attempting to depart from its shores.

As a reminder, on February 28, the US and Israel launched military operations against Iran and carried out airstrikes on a number of cities. On the same day, Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was killed as a result of the strikes. In response, Iran launched missile strikes on Israeli territory and attacked American military bases in Persian Gulf countries.

Iran, the US, and their allies agreed on a two-week ceasefire on the night of April 8, 2026. On April 11-12, negotiations between Iran and the US took place in Islamabad, mediated by Pakistan.