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Iran’s parliamentary speaker said the situation in the Strait of Hormuz “won’t return to its pre-war status,” in a social media post, as the waterway becomes a central focus of the ongoing conflict.
Analysts had long warned that any attack on Iran would likely lead to the closure of the strait, given Tehran’s control over access, and those warnings have now become reality.
The developments come as tensions escalate following the war, with increasing attention on the strategic route.
The Strait of Hormuz is a vital oil shipping route with significant implications for the global economy.
It is a narrow passage linking the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman, and further to the Arabian Sea and the Indian Ocean.
The strait is about 100 miles long and around 24 miles wide at its narrowest point, bordered by Iran to the north and the United Arab Emirates and Oman to the south.
The situation comes as U.S. President Donald Trump has been pressing NATO allies to help address developments in the strait, while also saying the U.S. does not need assistance.
The waterway has become a key point in the conflict as international pressure and military tensions continue to rise.
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