Iran confirms attack on ships in the Strait of Hormuz, reiterates that the US and its allies have no right to pass, and Macron states that the G7 should coordinate to restore the smooth flow through the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran Confirms Attacks on Ships in the Strait of Hormuz, Reiterates That the U.S. and Its Allies Have No Right to Pass

On March 11 local time, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps of Iran issued a statement reaffirming its absolute jurisdiction over the Strait of Hormuz. The statement said that the United States and its partners have lost the right to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.

The IRGC stated, “The vessel ‘Express Room’ is owned by Israel and flies the Liberian flag. Ignoring warnings from the IRGC Navy, it was hit by Iranian gunfire and forced to stop that morning.” The container ship “Mayuree Naree” was deliberately attempting to illegally cross the strait and ignoring warnings, and was struck by Iranian armed forces a few hours earlier. The statement said that every inch of water in the Strait of Hormuz is under the strict surveillance of the IRGC Navy, with no blind spots in control.

The IRGC stated that the U.S. and its allies have no right to pass through the strait. IRGC Navy Commander Ali Reza Tangsiri also said on social media that any ship wishing to pass through the Strait of Hormuz must obtain Iran’s permission.

Source: CCTV News

Macron Says G7 Should Coordinate to Restore Free Navigation in the Strait of Hormuz

On the 11th, French President Emmanuel Macron said that amid the current tensions in the Middle East, G7 members should coordinate actions to restore smooth navigation through the Strait of Hormuz as soon as possible.

The G7 held an online summit on the economic impact of the Iran situation. As the rotating chair, Macron made the above remarks at the opening of the meeting.

French media quoted Macron as saying that, based on intelligence held by France or its partners, he cannot confirm that Iran has laid mines in the Strait of Hormuz.

Macron also mentioned that earlier that day, the 32 member countries of the International Energy Agency unanimously agreed to release 400 million barrels of strategic oil reserves, with the G7 accounting for 70% of this. He also expressed hope that G7 members would call on relevant countries not to impose restrictions on oil and natural gas exports.

After the summit, Macron said that G7 members believe that the current global oil supply tightness does not justify lifting sanctions on Russia.

The Strait of Hormuz is a vital global energy route, carrying about a quarter of the world’s seaborne oil transportation, as well as large amounts of liquefied natural gas and fertilizers. On February 28, the U.S. and Israel launched a large-scale military operation against Iran. Iran retaliated, leading to a surge in shipping risks in the Strait of Hormuz, and major oil-producing countries were forced to cut production.

Source: Xinhua News Agency

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