Despite the positive development of a shaky US-Iran ceasefire holding, the reality is that Tehran still maintains de facto control over the vital Strait of Hormuz waterway. A mere few vessels passed without incident on Wednesday, before Iran’s military closed the strait again, citing Israel’s massive attacks on Lebanon.<\/p>\n
The Associated Press has emphasized Thursday, “Iran’s approval system for ships granted safe passage – after vetting by the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps – remains unchanged despite US President Donald Trump\u2019s demand for the strait to be reopened.”<\/p>\n
“Last week was the busiest week since the start of the war with 72 passages, still 90% below normal volumes, Lloyd\u2019s said,” the AP report continues. “Most of the vessels allowed through are connected to Iran, although some Indian vessels have gotten through with diplomatic intervention by the Indian government.”<\/p>\n
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