Iran has declared the Strait of Hormuz remains accessible to all vessels except those with ties to "enemies," following a 48-hour warning issued by President Trump.

DUBAI, March 22  — Iran’s representative to the UN maritime agency stated today that the Strait of Hormuz remains accessible to all vessels except those linked to "Iran’s enemies," following President Donald Trump's threat to strike Iranian power plants if the waterway is not "fully open" within 48 hours.

The threat of Iranian retaliation during the ongoing US-Israeli conflict has largely halted traffic through the narrow strait—a critical route for approximately 20% of the world's oil and liquefied natural gas—sparking fears of a global energy crisis.

Ali Mousavi affirmed Tehran’s readiness to work with the International Maritime Organisation to enhance Gulf maritime safety. He noted that ships without ties to "Iran’s enemies" could transit the strait by coordinating security protocols with Tehran.

“Diplomacy remains Iran’s priority; however, a total end to aggression and the establishment of mutual trust are more critical,” Mousavi said, adding that US and Israeli strikes against Iran are the primary cause of the current instability in the region. — Reuters