Iran rejects southern Strait of Hormuz route, warns closure if Oman proposal not accepted
Iran says it does not recognize the southern route of the Strait of Hormuz and warns the strait will remain closed if Oman rejects its proposal.
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AIIran has reiterated its refusal to recognize the southern route of the Strait of Hormuz.
Tehran stated it does not acknowledge the southern passage and warned that if Oman does not accept its proposal, the strait will remain closed.
Iran added that it has proposed to Oman that the Sultanate manage part of one of the exit routes from Hormuz, while Iran would retain full control over entry.
According to the Joint Maritime Information Center, shipping activity in the Strait of Hormuz has seen a slight increase following a halt in airstrikes. However, commercial traffic through the strait remains at low levels. Independent tracking data showed a suppression of two oil tankers' movements in each direction.