New Delhi, March 13 -- Iran new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei's representative in India, Abdul Majid Hakeem Ilahi, said Tehran has not closed the Strait of Hormuz, though current conditions have limited ship movements in the vital energy corridor.

Ilahi stressed that Iran never intended to block the strategic waterway but acknowledged that tensions in the region have affected maritime traffic.

"Iran has not closed the Strait. It remains open; however, due to current conditions and circumstances, ships are unable to pass through the Hormuz. Otherwise, Iran never wanted the Strait to be closed or blocked. Some (ships) are still passing through," Ilahi was quoted as saying by ANI.

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