Major General Mohsen Rezaei, Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, announced the complete closure of the Strait of Hormuz. He stated that Iran will actively prevent ships deemed non-compliant from passage through the vital waterway. This declaration signals a significant escalation in regional maritime tensions. The move comes without further detail regarding the criteria for “non-compliant” vessels. The announcement was made from Tehran on September 6th. This closure could potentially disrupt global oil supplies, as a substantial portion passes through the Strait of Hormuz. The situation remains fluid and is likely to impact international shipping and energy markets.