Data from Marine Traffic monitored earlier today indicates that tankers are reversing direction at the Persian Gulf region of the Strait of Hormuz.
The ships transporting LPG and crude oil seemed to alter their routes after Iran’s military announced that restrictions on ship movement through the Strait of Hormuz were being reinstated, citing “repeated breaches of trust” by the US.
The red dots on the map above indicate tankers that are not moving; several of these have emerged on either side of the strait since the restrictions were made public.
The red arrows indicate tankers transporting LPG and crude oil. The green arrows indicate cargo ships that frequently transport containers.
Iran indicates it is reviewing new US suggestions following discussions with intermediary Pakistan.
Iran’s Supreme National Security Council states that Tehran is reviewing fresh US proposals after discussions with Pakistan’s military leader Asim Munir, who has been serving as a mediator between the nations.
Though Tehran has not provided an official reply, the council reinforced several earlier stated demands, including expanded authority over the Strait of Hormuz, in a statement issued today by the semi-official Mehr News.
“Iran is resolved to maintain oversight and authority over transit via the Strait of Hormuz until the war concludes and permanent peace is achieved in the area,” the council stated, emphasizing the necessity to sever American military installations in the region from their supply lines.
The council mentioned that this would be enforced through a system of fees, transit certificates, and restrictions on ships traveling only designated routes.
Earlier today, Pakistan’s Munir concluded a three-day official visit to Iran, during which he and a Pakistani delegation engaged with senior Iranian officials to encourage Tehran to return to negotiations with the US before the two-week ceasefire ends.
Discussions at a high level between the US and Iran over the weekend did not result in any agreement. Since that time, the US has enacted a blockade on Iranian ports.
The council asserted that it views this as a “breach of the ceasefire” and stated that Iran will not reopen the Strait of Hormuz until the blockade is lifted.
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