Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has announced that certain countries may be granted unrestricted passage through the Strait of Hormuz, but only if they expel Israeli and U.S. ambassadors from their territory.
The announcement was made amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East and disruption to shipping in the waterway.
The ultimatum directly links diplomatic relations with Washington and Tel Aviv to maritime access through one of the world’s most important energy routes.
Around 20 percent of global oil shipments pass through the Strait of Hormuz, meaning any disruption in the area can quickly affect global energy markets and international shipping.
Iran’s state media reported that the IRGC will allow Arab and European countries to transit the Strait of Hormuz freely if they remove Israeli and U.S. diplomats from their capitals.
According to the statement broadcast on Iranian television, countries that meet this condition will receive “full authority and freedom” to pass
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