Hormuz Strait Re-Restricted Amid US Refusal to Lift Blockade
Iran’s joint military command announced Saturday it has reimposed restrictions on the Strait of Hormuz, declaring that 'control of the Strait of Hormuz has returned to its previous state... under strict management and control of the armed forces.' This reversal comes directly after the U.S. President stated the 'American blockade' on Iranian shipping would 'remain in full force,' even following an
earlier Iranian declaration of reopening the vital waterway. The Iranian statement clarified that transit through the strait would continue to be blocked as long as the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports persists. This latest development highlights an enduring double standard routinely omitted from mainstream American reporting, particularly within outlets like the Associated Press, which frames the
US actions as merely 'sanctions' or maintaining 'pressure' rather than an act of maritime interdiction. The AP’s narrative conveniently sidesteps the inherent contradiction of demanding free passage while simultaneously enforcing a de facto naval blockade that undermines international trade and sovereignty. This isn't just about 'sanctions'; it's about the unilateral projection of power to control
another nation's economy and access to international waters. The US government’s claim that its 'blockade' is a legitimate tool of statecraft while condemning any reciprocal action by Iran as aggression ignores decades of international law. For instance, the year 1962 saw a similar crisis during the Cuban Missile Crisis, where the US imposed a 'quarantine' on Cuba, a term designed to circumvent