Iranian Official Says Some Ships Cannot Pass Hormuz Strait Ahead of Deadline Iran’s foreign ministry has declared that vessels linked to the United States or Israel will be prohibited from transiting the Strait of Hormuz. This statement follows a warning from U.S. President Donald Trump about potential strikes on Iran’s infrastructure if the strait is not reopened. A spokesperson for Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed Tehran’s stance on enemy vessels passing through the vital waterway.

• Iran’s foreign ministry announced that US or Israeli-associated vessels will be blocked from the Strait of Hormuz.
• This declaration precedes an April 7 deadline set by US President Donald Trump.
• Trump had previously threatened strikes on Iran’s power plants and bridges if the Strait of Hormuz is not fully reopened.
• Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesman confirmed that Tehran will not permit perceived enemy vessels to pass through the strait.