Tensions remain high as the US Vice President stated Washington will not resume talks until Tehran stops attacking commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz. In response, Iran’s Vice President warned of a multi-layered, asymmetrical retaliation, keeping the vital waterway central to its military and diplomatic strategy. Despite four days of conflict, Iran claims oil transfers have continued without interruption, a sentiment echoed by Donald Trump.
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On the water, Iran has begun selectively controlling the Strait of Hormuz, allowing Iraqi commercial vessels significantly easier passage compared to Gulf tankers. Tehran has also expanded its vessel blacklist to over 50 ships, establishing a de facto reality where it dictates exactly which vessels can safely navigate the region.
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