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Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei has declared the Strait of Hormuz will permanently depart from its pre-war status, rejecting restoration of previous maritime arrangements. Tehran is negotiating a new shipping corridor with Oman.
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has declared full control of the Strait of Hormuz, stating that no tankers carrying oil, gas, or fertiliser will be permitted passage without explicit Iranian coordination and approval.
Malaysia's Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah urges the government, public and businesses to prepare for potential economic and supply chain disruptions stemming from Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz following US military strikes.
France is considering Syria as a potential alternative oil transit route to reduce dependence on the Strait of Hormuz, where US-Iran tensions threaten global energy supplies. Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot highlighted Syria's repositioning as a regional hub.