Iran: US strikes delay Hormuz reopening

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Iran's Revolutionary Guards Navy reports that US military actions and interventions in the Strait of Hormuz are delaying its reopening and threatening the interests of countries relying on this crucial shipping route. Transit capacity has partially recovered under Iran's supervision, but further US involvement risks a severe response.

Iran's ​Revolutionary ​Guards Navy said on ​Thursday that US attacks on Iran and intervention ‌in redirecting ⁠shipping ⁠through the Strait ​of Hormuz were disrupting the strategic ​waterway's gradual reopening and jeopardizing the interests ​of countries ⁠benefiting from ‌it.The ​Guards ​added that transit ⁠capacity under Iran's supervision had recovered ​to about 50% ​of pre-war levels over the past two weeks, and that transit ‌capacity was only being expanded for vessels ​granted ​permits ⁠to use routes designated by Iran.Also Read: PM Modi hails Operation Sindoor, says India's defence strength is resonating across the worldThey warned that any ​further US intervention would draw a "crushing response".