Tensions Persist in the Strait of Hormuz in the Sixth Month of War Between the US and Iran
As the US-Iran conflict enters its sixth month, the critical situation in the Strait of Hormuz and losses in maritime trade are reflected in international reports.
As the ongoing conflict between the United States and Iran leaves its sixth month behind, security tensions in the Strait of Hormuz and disruptions in maritime trade continue.
Sixth Month of Conflicts and Maritime Trade
The war between the United States and Iran has reached its sixth month, with at least 6,000 seafarers remaining trapped on hundreds of ships in the Persian Gulf.
The International Maritime Organization announced that 19 seafarers have lost their lives and at least 70 attacks on international shipping have been recorded since the beginning of the conflicts.
US Administration Statements and Blockade Activities
US President Donald Trump stated that the Iranian regime is under pressure through the Treasury Department's economic pressure operations and is unable to pay its soldiers' salaries.
US Central Command announced that during the blockade against Iran, it has routed 82 commercial vessels, disabled three ships, and boarded two.
Normalization Steps in Diplomatic Missions
The State Department began easing personnel restrictions at US diplomatic missions across the Middle East, allowing some diplomats and their families to return.
Criticism from Congress
Democratic members of Congress harshly criticized the Trump administration on the sixth anniversary of the war.
Senators Elizabeth Warren, Dick Durbin, Jack Reed, and former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi argued that the conflict is an illegal mistake with mounting costs and a lack of clear objectives.
Developments and Accusations on the Iranian Front
The Navy of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps dismissed US claims that the Strait of Hormuz is open as a blatant lie, arguing that transit control rests with Tehran.
Iranian President Pezeshkian stated that disruptions caused by the war have hindered gasoline imports, while the regime warned of internal unrest and accused Israel's Mossad intelligence agency of establishing a covert network inside the country.
Finland's UNRWA Decision
In a separate international development, Finland announced that it will terminate its $23 million UNRWA funding agreement, which is set to expire at the end of the year.