Following Trump's threat: Iran asserts that the Strait of Hormuz is open, "except for enemies."

Iran assured on Sunday that the Strait of Hormuz remains open to international navigation, except for Israel and the United States, despite the 48-hour ultimatum from U. S. President Donald Trump for the complete opening of the strategic maritime passage.

"The Strait of Hormuz is open for everyone, except for the enemies," said Iran's permanent representative to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and Iranian ambassador in London, Ali Musavi, according to the Mehr news agency. Musavi indicated that the passage of vessels through the strategic strait is possible "with coordination with Iranian authorities for security and protection arrangements. " The Iranian diplomat stated that the cause of the current situation in the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz is the "aggression" of the United States and Israel against Iran, and that Tehran is willing to cooperate with the IMO and with countries "to improve maritime security and protect sailors.

" His statements came hours after Trump threatened Iran with attacking its power plants if it does not "fully" open the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours. The Iranian military, for its part, warned that it would attack energy infrastructures, desalination plants, and U. S.

information technology sites in the region if its power plants are bombed.