Iran changes maritime regulations in the Strait of Hormuz.
The Iranian authorities have officially announced the end of a 47-year era of "hospitality" in the Strait of Hormuz and the establishment of new control regulations for ships and boats traversing this vital shipping lane.
According to RIA Novosti on April 1st, Ebrahim Azizi, Chairman of the National Security and Foreign Policy Committee of the Iranian Parliament, issued a strong statement declaring that Iran's 47-year period of "hospitality" in the Strait of Hormuz has ended. From now on, this strategic waterway will only be open to parties that comply with Tehran's new legal regulations.
Writing on social media platform X, Azizi emphasized: "Trump has finally realized his dream of 'regime change,' but only for... the maritime regime in the region! The Strait of Hormuz will certainly remain open, but not for you. It will only be open to those who respect Iran's new laws. 47 years of hospitality have ended forever."
In a related development, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt announced that US President Donald Trump will deliver a special address to the nation at 9:00 PM on April 1st (Washington time, or 8:00 AM on April 2nd Hanoi time). The address will focus on providing an update on the situation in Iran.
Earlier, President Donald Trump asserted that the military campaign against Iran was nearing its end. Speaking to NBC News, Trump said, "Things are going very well and are almost complete."
The American leader had previously stated that the operation was planned to last four to six weeks and was currently ahead of schedule. However, he also expressed caution about whether victory could be declared if Iran's enriched uranium stockpiles were not recovered.
Regarding the Strait of Hormuz, as reported by the Wall Street Journal.(WSJ)Citing unnamed Arab officials, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is pushing for a US proposal to occupy Iranian-controlled islands in the Strait of Hormuz, including Abu Musa Island.
"The UAE argues that the US needs to control the islands along this strategic waterway, especially Abu Musa – an entity that has been under Iranian control for half a century but is still subject to a sovereignty dispute with the UAE," the WSJ reported.
