Because of mines… Iran announces two alternative routes to the Strait of Hormuz
The Navy announced The Iranian Revolutionary Guard announced on Thursday that ships passing through The Strait of Hormuz It must take two alternative routes near the Iranian coast, noting the possibility of the presence of mines on the usual route.
Mehr News Agency reported, citing a military statement accompanied by a marine map showing the two routes in the south and north of Lark Island that "In order to protect against possible collisions with mines, and in coordination with the IRGC Navy, ships will have to take alternative routes to pass through the Strait of Hormuz until further notice.".
The United States and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire on Tuesday night, Wednesday, less than an hour before the deadline set by US President Donald Trump to destroy the Islamic Republic unless it yields to his demands to reach an agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Tehran has closed the main shipping route since the beginning of March, causing global energy prices to rise sharply.
America demands opening the strait
The United States called on Iran on Wednesday to open The Strait of Hormuz immediately, indicating that its closure is completely unacceptable.
Wall Street Journal: The Iranian Navy warned ships in the Strait of Hormuz that they would be destroyed if they did not obtain permission
White House spokeswoman Carolyn Leavitt told reporters: "I stress that President Donald Instantly, quickly and securely"After reports stated that it was closed despite the ceasefire agreement between Washington and Tehran.
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