Iran is moving to restrict shipments linked to the United States and Israel from passing through the Strait of Hormuz, according to reports cited by The Hill and other outlets. The reported plan would add to tensions surrounding the strategic waterway, through which a significant share of global energy trade passes.
The developments have prompted concerns about the prospects for reopening the strait and the potential effect on oil markets. Reports have described negotiations involving Iran and Oman as nearing an agreement, while uncertainty over access has contributed to rising oil prices and renewed attention to the security of commercial shipping.
The United States has rejected any “impediments” to passage through the strait. The dispute is unfolding alongside reports that President Trump said the United States has “massive amounts” of munitions, following claims that U.S. stockpiles were low. Details of Iran’s proposed restrictions, their implementation and the status of any agreement with Oman were not immediately clear.
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