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Iran has issued a stern warning, asserting its ability to maintain the Strait of Hormuz closed to vessels from the United States, Israel, and their allies for an extended period, potentially spanning years.

An Iranian official revealed this capability in an interview with Press TV, emphasizing that the closure could be sustained for a significant duration.

Strategic Importance of the Strait

The official explained that such a prolonged closure is feasible because a substantial amount of equipment vital for supplying US military bases and Middle Eastern garrisons is transported through this critical waterway.

According to the Press TV source, if maritime traffic in the strait had been regulated earlier, the logistical capabilities of opposing forces in the region would have been considerably diminished.

Shifting Dynamics in the Strait of Hormuz

This development follows reports from Al Jazeera indicating that Iran might categorize countries seeking passage through the Strait of Hormuz into three groups: adversaries, neutral nations, and friendly states. Adversarial nations would be prohibited from transiting, while neutral countries would face specific fees.

Following military operations by the US and Israel in the Middle East, the delivery of oil and LNG through the Strait of Hormuz was halted, contributing to a rise in fuel prices globally.

Currently, only countries maintaining friendly relations with Iran are permitted to use this maritime route. Tasnim news agency reports that Russia, China, India, Iraq, and Pakistan are among these nations. Despite calls from US President Donald Trump for some European and Asian states to send ships and reopen the passage, many have declined.

Tehran recently proposed the development of an "Hormuz Peace Endeavor" to establish rules for the use of the strait by Arab and Asian countries.

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