Iran says trade via Hormuz continues, cites alternative routes

An Iranian official said trade through the Strait of Hormuz is continuing, with alternative routes set up to avoid disruptions, ILNA reported.

“The Strait of Hormuz is in our hands … exports and imports are being carried out through this route,” Amir Roshanbakhsh Ghanbari, a trade official, said.

He added that authorities had used “alternative routes” for ports facing disruptions and said imports and exports were continuing “at full speed.”