WEBDESK: Azaad Fact Check has confirmed that the Strait of Hormuz is open and functioning as normal, despite recent claims suggesting otherwise.
False reports circulated on social media and some news outlets, claiming that the vital waterway had been shut down following regional tensions and strikes. However, Azaad Fact Check has verified that marine traffic continues to move freely through the strait.
Although the Iranian parliament has voted in favour of closing the Strait of Hormuz, the final decision rests with the country’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. As of now, he has not announced any verdict on the matter.
An image shared below clearly shows the current movement of ships through the Strait of Hormuz, further confirming that the waterway remains open and operational.
The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world’s most important oil and gas routes. Every day, a significant portion of global energy supplies passes through this narrow waterway. If the strait were to be closed, it would pose a serious threat to global energy markets, causing oil prices to surge and affecting economies around the world. Such a move would also increase tensions in an already volatile region.
