Iran permits non-hostile ships in Strait of Hormuz
Iran told the IMO that non-hostile ships can transit the Strait of Hormuz with coordination. Vessels linked to the U.S. and Israel remain excluded from passage.
Iran has informed member states of the International Maritime Organization that vessels categorized as non-hostile may continue to transit the Strait of Hormuz, provided they coordinate directly with Iranian authorities. This development comes amid significant regional tensions that have severely impacted global energy markets, including the flow of commodities monitored by firms such as ONE Gas, Inc. and industrial suppliers like Oiles Corporation.
The ongoing conflict involving the United States and Israel has disrupted approximately one-fifth of the world's oil and liquefied natural gas shipments through the strategic waterway. In a letter circulated to the United Nations shipping agency, the Iranian foreign ministry detailed its stance on maritime security.
Tehran has taken necessary and proportionate measures to prevent the aggressors and their supporters from exploiting the Strait of Hormuz to advance hostile operations against Iran.
The correspondence specifically noted that vessels with links to the American or Israeli governments, or those participating in what Tehran described as aggression, would not be granted the right of innocent or non-hostile passage.
The International Maritime Organization, based in London, consists of 176 member states and is tasked with regulating the safety, security, and environmental standards of international shipping. While the report has been widely cited, independent verification of the letter's contents remains pending.
