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Iran permits passage through Strait of Hormuz for India, China, Russia; Aragchi says, ‘not completely closed’ | Today News

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What to know about Iran permits passage through Strait of Hormuz for India, China, Russia; Aragchi says, ‘not completely closed’

The article reports on Iran's restriction of maritime passage through the Strait of Hormuz, granting access to select countries while blocking others. It details the resulting disruptions to global energy markets, rising oil prices, and international reactions from the White House, UN, and industry leaders.

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Coverage spectrum

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What happened

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Thursday confirmed that the Strait of Hormuz remains open only to select countries, even as Tehran continues its military operations in the Gulf.

Why it matters

India, China, Russia, Iraq and Pakistan have been granted passage, while others face restrictions, signalling a significant escalation in tensions over one of the world’s most critical energy routes.

Common ground

“We permitted passage through the Strait of Hormuz for friendly nations including China, Russia, India, Iraq, and Pakistan", Araghchi said.

Perspective signals

No major persuasion pattern has been attached yet, so the source, headline, and evidence should carry most of the weight for readers.

The article reports on Iran's restriction of maritime passage through the Strait of Hormuz, granting access to select countries while blocking others. It details the resulting disruptions to global energy markets, rising oil prices, and international reactions from the White House, UN, and industry leaders.

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fact_checkClaims Checked

eFinder analyzed this article and checked 10 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “The Strait of Hormuz is closed only to enemies, according to Iranian officials.”
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No evidence confirms Iranian officials' claim about closing the Strait to enemies.
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Claim 2: “UN Secretary-General António Guterres called for the immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.”
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No evidence supports UN Secretary-General's call for reopening the Strait.
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Claim 3: “India, China, Russia, Iraq and Pakistan have been granted passage, while others face restrictions.”
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Evidence shows specific countries (India, China, Russia) were allowed passage during the 2026 crisis. Web search results and Wikipedia confirm Iran's selective access policy for certain nations.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — On 19 March 2026, the United States began an aerial campaign against Iranian targets to reopen the Strait of Hormuz following its closure by Iran in response to the 2026 Iran war. The operation was an…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Strait_of_Hormuz_campaign
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, a major maritime choke point for world energy trade, has been largely blocked by Iran since 28 February 2026, when the United States and Israel launched …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Strait_of_Hormuz_crisis
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Strait of Hormuz () is a waterway between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman. On the north coast lies Iran, and on the south coast lies the Musandam Peninsula under the Musandam Governorate of …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strait_of_Hormuz
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Claim 4: “Iran's parliament is reportedly drafting legislation that would impose a fee on vessels in exchange for safe passage through the waterway.”
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No evidence found about Iran's parliament drafting fees for passage.
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Claim 5: “West Texas Intermediate traded near $92.”
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Claim 6: “Brent crude is on course for its steepest monthly gain since 1990.”
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No evidence supports the claim about Brent crude's monthly gain since 1990.
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Claim 7: “Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi confirmed that the Strait of Hormuz remains open only to select countries.”
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Multiple independent sources confirm Iran's restrictions on Strait of Hormuz passage. Web search results and Wikipedia entries consistently report Iran limiting access to non-US/Israeli vessels and blocking traffic during the 2026 crisis.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — On 19 March 2026, the United States began an aerial campaign against Iranian targets to reopen the Strait of Hormuz following its closure by Iran in response to the 2026 Iran war. The operation was an…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Strait_of_Hormuz_campaign
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, a major maritime choke point for world energy trade, has been largely blocked by Iran since 28 February 2026, when the United States and Israel launched …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Strait_of_Hormuz_crisis
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Strait of Hormuz () is a waterway between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman. On the north coast lies Iran, and on the south coast lies the Musandam Peninsula under the Musandam Governorate of …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strait_of_Hormuz
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Claim 8: “Brent crude climbed toward $104 a barrel on Thursday after shedding more than 2% the previous session.”
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No specific evidence confirms Brent crude reached $104 or the 2% decline. Sources only mention general price trends without numerical details.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Brent Crude is the trading classification for the types of petroleum—sweet crude oil and light crude oil—first extracted from the Brent oilfield in the North Sea in 1976. The term Brent Crude also ide…
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Claim 9: “The head of Abu Dhabi National Oil Company warned that Iran's actions at the Strait of Hormuz constitute economic terrorism.”
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No evidence confirms Abu Dhabi official's statement about economic terrorism.
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Claim 10: “Millions of barrels of daily oil output have been lost since the near-total closure of the Strait of Hormuz began.”
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No data on oil output losses or specific numbers related to Strait of Hormuz closure.
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