Trump demands Iran publicly declare Strait of Hormuz open to shipping

White House officials revealed on Friday that the Trump administration has demanded Iran issue a public statement acknowledging that the Strait of Hormuz remains open to international maritime traffic. The requirement is part of broader demands being made of Tehran, which also include a commitment to cease firing on commercial vessels transiting the strategic waterway. The Strait of Hormuz, through which roughly one-third of the world’s seaborne oil passes, has been a flashpoint for regional tensions, with Iran previously threatening to restrict shipping and engaging in incidents involving commercial vessels. The demand represents an attempt by the Trump administration to secure explicit Iranian compliance with international maritime law and to prevent further provocations in one of the world’s most economically vital shipping lanes. It remains unclear whether Iran will comply with the public declaration requirement, which could be seen as a significant diplomatic concession to the United States.

Source: Walla News — Original article in Hebrew.