@yaaykx STRAIT OF HORMUZ UPDATE‼️ 📍 Current Status 1) Reports of closure and warnings to shipping • Multiple Reuters-sourced reports say that vessels in the region have been receiving VHF radio messages from Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) telling them “no ship is allowed to pass” through the Strait of Hormuz. • Some news outlets are reporting that this has effectively halted transit and that many oil tankers and cargo ships have suspended transit or backed up near ports like Fujairah (UAE). 2) Not yet a formal, internationally recognised closure • While the warnings are being issued and ships are stopping or turning back, there’s no official announcement from Iran’s government confirming a legally enforced closure. • Historically, Iran has threatened to close the strait in crises but hasn’t fully done so in a legally binding way; this current situation is unusual because of the apparent radio directives. 3) Geopolitical context • The warnings and possible closure are tied to a sharp escalation between Iran, the United States, and Israel, including military strikes and heightened naval activity. • The developments have raised global concerns about energy markets and supply security, because a significant percentage of the world’s oil and gas normally goes through this narrow waterway. 🛳️ What it means for ships right now • Many commercial tankers and cargo vessels are halting transit or avoiding the strait until the situation clarifies. • Some ships may be waiting outside the area, delaying entry, or diverting if possible. • States and shipping firms are watching communications from naval forces closely due to the perceived risk. 📈 Broader implications • If the strait truly becomes non-navigable, even temporarily, it could severely disrupt global oil and LNG flows — potentially affecting fuel prices and energy markets worldwide. • Global shipping insurance costs and freight movements could rise sharply because of risk. • International efforts (diplomatic and military) are underway to manage or de-escalate the crisis. Source: Aaj english TV / bloomberg / investing.com #seaman #fyp ♬ الصوت الأصلي - China, but Different