Iran reportedly fires on three ships in Strait of Hormuz
Iran reportedly fired on three ships in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday. The UK Maritime Trade Operations reported a container ship sustained heavy damage to its bridge after being fired upon by an IRGC gunboat near Oman, though the crew was safe.
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Open questions and key claims
The United States Navy will begin blockading ships entering or leaving the Strait of Hormuz.
The US Navy was instructed to 'seek and interdict' every vessel that paid a toll to Iran.
Civilian vessels can cross the strait in compliance with “specific regulations”.
Centcom said its forces would begin implementing the blockade at 10:00 EDT on Monday.
The unified command of the Resistance front views Bab al-Mandeb as it does Hormuz.
US restrictions on maritime navigation and transit in international waters are illegal.
If the security of Iran’s ports is threatened, no port in the Persian Gulf and the Arabian Sea will be safe.
The Strait of Hormuz is an important channel for international trade in goods and energy.
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