Iran calms Kenyan markets over gulf shipping route closure fears
"The publication of false news and manipulated narratives concerning the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and its impacts on life expenses in countries like Kenya are products of the US and the Israeli regime’s propaganda machinery and are aimed at distorting public opinion," st..
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The Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Kenya has issued a statement to Kenyan stakeholders, dismissing reports of disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, attributing such narratives to US and Israeli propaganda.
- Iran assures that the strait remains open for compliant vessels, refuting claims of closure that could impact expenses in Kenya.
- Kenyan flower exporters have reportedly lost at least $4.8 million due to Middle East conflict, with fears of further losses exceeding $1.3 million weekly.
- Kenya Flower Council highlights the importance of Gulf countries as transit corridors for Kenyan exports to Europe and other global markets.
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Iran calms Kenyan markets over gulf shipping route closure fears - March 2026
The Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Kenya has issued a statement to Kenyan stakeholders dismissing reports of disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, attributing such narratives to US and Israeli propaganda. This followed the Embassy of Iran in Nairobi strongly refuting claims that a crisis in the Strait of Hormuz will lead to increased fuel prices in Kenya. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz following US-Iran tensions has severely disrupted Europe's fuel supply. Meanwhile, UN humanitarians reported mounting civilian casualties and damage in Iran and Lebanon, while FBI Director Kash Patel's personal email account has been compromised by an Iran-linked hacking group.
