The Deputy Speaker of the Islamic Consultative Assembly, Ali Nikzad, stated on television that Mojtaba Khamenei has ordered the Strait of Hormuz not to return to its pre-war status, asserting Iran's complete control over the strait and prohibiting Israeli ships from passing through it. These declarations follow the U.S. maritime blockade of Iran and ongoing disruptions in ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, leading to an energy crisis in multiple countries worldwide.
