Iran Warns Countries Complying with U.S. Sanctions Will Face Difficulties Passing Through Strait of Hormuz
Iran’s military has issued a warning that countries adhering to the sanctions imposed by the United States will face difficulties when passing through the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian military official Mohammad Akramani stated that a new legal and security system has been implemented, requiring ships to coordinate accordingly. The United States and Bahrain have proposed lifting the UN sanctions on the waterway and are prepared to exercise their veto power. April 10, Tehran.
The Iranian military warned on Sunday that countries complying with U.S. sanctions against the Islamic Republic of Iran would encounter difficulties while navigating the Strait of Hormuz. Earlier this month, the U.S. government implemented new sanctions targeting Iran’s interests and concerns. The U.S. has requested ships not to pay Iranian authorities when using the waterway. According to information obtained by AFP, the United States and Bahrain have prepared a proposal at the United Nations seeking to maintain sanctions on Iran’s transportation through the waterway. The proposal calls for ending the ban that has been in place in the Strait of Hormuz since February 28.
According to the state news agency IRNA, quoting Iranian military official Mohammad Akramani, “Countries that comply with America’s orders to impose sanctions on the Islamic Republic of Iran will certainly face difficulties when passing through this waterway.” He added, “We have implemented a new legal and security system in the Strait of Hormuz. From now on, any ship using this route must coordinate with us.” He noted that this newly implemented system will bring economic, security, and political benefits.
On Saturday, Ibrahim Azizi, head of the Iranian parliament’s National Security Commission, announced via Twitter that a new bill had been proposed. He stated, “We are giving a clear warning to small nations and governments such as Bahrain that supporting the U.S. proposal will result in serious consequences.” The Strait of Hormuz is a critical shipping lane for global fuel transportation, handling at least 20 percent of the world’s fuel shipments. “Never risk closing this vital route,” he emphasized. Iran has only permitted a limited number of vessels to pass through this waterway, which, during peacetime, facilitates the transport of oil, gas, and other vital commodities worldwide. Last month, Hamidreza Hajibabaei, deputy speaker of parliament, mentioned that Tehran had collected revenue from fees imposed on ships passing through the waterway for the first time. The United States and Bahrain have stated they are ready to veto any United Nations Security Council resolution to block the proposed measures. (Reuters/AFP)
