Russia says shipping can return to Strait of Hormuz through diplomacy

Russia says shipping can return to Strait of Hormuz through diplomacy Negotiations are the only way to reopen the Strait of Hormuz for shipping, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said. It comes as maritime traffic through the key waterway is still suspended due to Iranian threats and attacks on ships following the US-Israeli attacks on Iran.

Localisation: Tehran, Iran, Middle East
Source: Middle East Eye
Categorie: security
Date: Wed, 18 Mar 2026 16:40:04 +0000