Iran demonstrated its control over the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday\n(23\/4\/2026) after peace negotiations with the United States failed.\nTehran released video footage of commando forces storming a large cargo\nship, underscoring their dominance over this critical global shipping\nroute.<\/p>\n
Iranian state television broadcast recordings of masked troops\napproaching the ship MSC Francesca with speedboats. They climbed the\nship\u2019s hull using rope ladders while brandishing weapons. The footage\nalso featured another vessel, Epaminondas. Iran claimed both ships were\ndetained for transiting without permission.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, Washington stated it had boarded another tanker, Majestic,\nin the Indian Ocean. The vessel is suspected of carrying around two\nmillion barrels of crude oil. This action indicates that maritime\ntensions persist despite diplomatic efforts.<\/p>\n
Since the war with the US and Israel broke out in February, Iran has\neffectively restricted access to the Strait of Hormuz for foreign\nvessels. The situation has grown more tense after the latest peace talks\nfailed to continue. Nevertheless, Iran remains open to attending a new\nmeeting in Pakistan, provided the US blockade is lifted and their ships\nare released.<\/p>\n
US President Donald Trump claimed that Washington has full control\nover the strait. However, data from analytics firms show that Iranian\noil exports continue unabated. In the past week, millions of barrels of\nIranian oil have passed through the route without significant\nhindrance.<\/p>\n
These tensions are beginning to impact the global economy. Energy\nprices have risen, while industrial and service activities have slowed.\nTrump has even ordered the navy to take firm action against Iranian\nships laying mines, though he did not detail other measures being\nimplemented on the ground.<\/p>\n
From Tehran, high-ranking officials affirmed that the seized ships\nwill be processed according to the law. Iran is also reportedly\nbeginning to collect revenue from transiting vessels. However, they\nemphasised that they will not fully open the strait until the US lifts\nthe blockade, which they consider a violation of the ceasefire.<\/p>\n
The situation within Iran remains tense. Citizens are living under\nthe shadow of potential new conflict after weeks of attacks. Diplomatic\nefforts are still underway, including plans for talks in Pakistan,\nthough Iran\u2019s attendance remains uncertain.<\/p>\n
Amid the impasse, global markets are moving fluctuantly. Oil prices\nhave risen again, while stock exchanges have shown mixed movements in\nvarious countries. To date, Washington\u2019s primary goal in the conflict\u2014to\ncurb Iran\u2019s military and nuclear capabilities\u2014has not been fully\nachieved.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/iran-demonstrates-control-over-strait-of-hormuz-after-peace-talks-with-us-fail-1776988331", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }