Is the Strait of Hormuz Truly Open?

Iran's foreign minister just dropped a bomb on Telegram saying the strait is open to everyone except for American and allied ships. Not sure how that's gonna play out.

US is pushing hard for their and Israel's ships to pass through, but Iran's holding firm. This could definitely escalate tensions further. If the strait opened up, it might help global oil trade, but can they even pull it off?

Exactly, they keep saying one thing then do another. Like, they claim ships can pass, but then start attacking oil tankers. Makes you wonder what's really going on.

Yeah, I think the only ships they'd allow through are from Russia, China, and India. Those guys are tight with Iran. It's gonna be tough for anyone else, especially if they trade in US dollars. Negotiations are a no-go for now.

Saw some media saying Iran might open the strait if countries pull their US-Israel ambassadors. And I've heard they want oil sales in yuan now. Not sure what's true, but if this strait closes, it could mess up the global oil supply.

Oil companies won't risk their shipments right now with all the chaos. They might just stop using that route altogether. Prices are gonna skyrocket, like $200 a barrel if things get worse.

How long is this going to drag on? Iran could really rethink their strategies and let oil ships through. Keeping the strait closed is hurting everyone, including their own people.

The strait closure is affecting oil prices globally. Fuel prices are insane in my country, and it's all because of this conflict. It’s frustrating, especially since we're oil producers.

Consider this: who are America's allies? Iran sees many Middle Eastern nations as US allies, and they’re attacking them. If they keep the strait open for Russia and China, that could lead to a whole new scenario.

You hit the nail on the head. Talking about safe passage and actually making it happen are two different things. Companies are being super cautious right now.

Iran's been in this position for years. They’re just banning ships from countries they see as hostile. They’ve offered alternatives for friendly ships to pass.

Better safe than sorry, honestly. If they’re saying one thing but doing another, why take the chance? It’s a gamble with huge risks.

Yeah, they’ve bombed ships before. And with mines in the water, it’s too risky. Until there’s a ceasefire or someone backs down, it’s a dangerous passage.

What other countries have they attacked? The US is the invader here, not Iran. They’re going after bases, not civilians. It's the US that’s causing the chaos.

Trump knew the strait would close, he's been saying it for years. He’s trying to distract from other problems while everyone deals with rising prices.

It’s absolutely risky to pass through the strait right now. They’re using drones and missiles, and their US counterpart claims the strait is open while they’re attacking ships.

If it were truly open, ships would be sailing through without issue. But with Iran threatening US-affiliated ships, no wonder tanker ships are stuck waiting.

Iran is using this strait as use. They know how key it is for global trade. Words mean little when you look at their actions.

Trump claims they've neutralized Iran’s military, yet he wants other countries to send warships to patrol the strait. Sounds like there’s more to the story.

This whole thing is a mess. It seems like everyone is caught in the crossfire of a conflict that doesn’t really involve them.