Iran’s Foreign Minister Araghchi has announced that only ships of friendly countries will be allowed to pass through the important sea route of the Strait of Hormuz. India, China, Russia, Iraq and Pakistan have been included in this. According to the Foreign Minister, this route will be completely closed for enemy countries. This decision has been taken under the ongoing tension in the region and international security rules.
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Ships from which countries will get safe entry?
According to Iran’s government news agency IRNA, the government has released a list of countries that it considers its friends. Ships from these countries will not face any problem in passing through the sea route.
India: Indian merchant and oil ships will be given safe passage.
China and Russia: Iran has kept both these countries in its friend list.
Iraq and Pakistan: There will be no restriction on transit to these neighboring countries also.
Japan: Even with Japan, Iran is ready to give way after talks.
Iranian officials have made it clear that ships that follow security rules and do not engage in any activity against Iran will be provided safe passage.
What will be the impact on tension and oil prices?
Iran has officially informed the International Maritime Organization (IMO) about its rules. This decision is having a direct impact on the supply and prices of oil across the world.
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Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf has warned that if any country helps the enemy, their infrastructure could be targeted. At the same time, countries like Philippines have demanded to immediately open this sea route completely in view of the energy emergency because due to this, the prices of oil and gas are increasing in the global market.