Iran Tightens Control Over the Strait of Hormuz Again, Raising Tensions With the United States

On April 16, the next hearing in the case of Mammad Alpay, Executive Director of the “Election Monitoring” Alliance, was held at the Baku Court for Grave Crimes.

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved new rules regulating state control measures against goods that do not meet technical regulation requirements, as the government seeks to strengthen oversight of consumer markets and align safety standards with international practice.

When Iranian officials announced the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical maritime chokepoints, it appeared to signal a moment of de-escalation. But behind the language of “full access” lies a far more complex and uneasy reality — a ceasefire defined by restrictions, mistrust and lingering danger.

The Cabinet of Ministers of Azerbaijan on April 17 adopted a resolution “On approval of the Rules for granting consent for the placement of buildings, structures and facilities within airport and aerodrome safety zones.”