Iranian Navy Informs Vessels: Unauthorized Passage Through Strait of Hormuz Will Be Met With Destruction

BlockBeats News, April 8th. According to The Wall Street Journal, on Wednesday, local time, the Iranian Navy informed ships anchored near the Strait of Hormuz that they still need to obtain Iran's permission to pass through the strait. A recording shared by a crew member stated: "All ships must obtain permission from the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy to pass through the strait. Any ship attempting to transit without permission will be destroyed." This information was broadcast to the ships via radio.

President Trump stated that he has agreed to temporarily halt strikes against Iran for two weeks, on the condition that the strait can be "fully, immediately, and safely" reopened. The Iranian government has signaled its intention to continue to impact the waterway. According to photos and videos shared by the crew, fighter jets are still circling over the Persian Gulf. Most ships remain anchored.