Tehran: Strait of Hormuz stays shut as US-Iran diplomacy push continues
Houthis claim attack on Saudi ship in Bab Al Mandeb Strait Yemen's coastguard on Tuesday said strikes by the Iran-backed Houthi rebels on a cargo vessel killed at least six people near the Bab al-Mandeb Strait off the country's coast. A Houthi media outlet later reported that the group's armed forces targeted a ship on Tuesday in the Bab al-Mandeb Strait that it said was carrying Saudi military…
Iranian officials assert the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until the United States modifies its policies to align with Tehran's demands. Mohsen Rezaei, secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, expressed these sentiments during a meeting with China's ambassador, attributing the instability in the Gulf to American actions.
He called for an end to the U.S. war, release of Iran's frozen assets, and assistance in resolving conflicts in Lebanon and Gaza. Iran's stance on any agreement concerning the Strait of Hormuz is separate from broader regional issues. Meanwhile, the U.S. reports a significant increase in oil shipments through the region, with nearly 9 million barrels per day now passing through the Strait of Hormuz, coupled with an additional 5 to 7 million barrels daily via upgraded pipelines and export facilities.
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