Proving an incident from the air: Iran’s claim that the Ormuz Strait shipping is under its control

• Iran’s telegraph agency reported that a container ship in the Ormuz Strait was seized under its control on March 1, 2026, after a court order.
• In addition, it said that the ship’s crew must comply with the instructions of the Iranian authorities; otherwise, the vessel’s cargo will be confiscated.
• The statement also notes that Iran has been enforcing its control over the passage since 1968, in a way similar to what the U.S. has done with the Strait of Hormuz.

Iranian authorities insist that on March 1, 2026, they seized a container ship in the Ormuz Strait after the court ruled that it should be released.

They also say that the ship’s crew must comply with the Iranian authorities’ instructions at sea. It is also emphasized that Iran cannot be accused of violating international law. The statement adds that Iran has been controlling shipping in the strait since 1968.

According to the information, Iran’s traditional maritime route is protected by the Traffic Separation Scheme, which provides technical rules for safe navigation between the tankers, only allowing ships to pass through the strait.

In addition, the statement says that Iran’s position is that the U.S. is violating international law by not allowing ships to pass through the strait.

It also claims that the U.S. has been enforcing its control over the strait by using an international maritime corridor, and that this is similar to what Iran is doing in the Ormuz Strait.

Tags: Energy/Middle East/Politics