Wednesday, March 25, 2026 - Iran has informed the United Nations Security Council and the International Maritime Organization that “non-hostile vessels” will be allowed to transit the Strait of Hormuz, provided they coordinate with Iranian authorities.
According to a diplomatic note, vessels that do not
participate in or support actions against Iran, and that comply fully with
safety and security regulations, will be granted safe passage through the vital
waterway.
The development comes amid ongoing conflict involving the
United States, Israel, and Iran, which has significantly disrupted global
energy supplies. The Strait of Hormuz is a critical route through which roughly
one-fifth of the world’s oil and liquefied natural gas is transported.
Iran stated that it has taken what it described as
“necessary and proportionate measures” to prevent adversaries from using the
strait for hostile operations. It added that vessels linked to the U.S.,
Israel, or any parties involved in actions against Iran would not qualify for
safe passage.
The communication was also shared with António Guterres and
circulated among member states of the maritime body, as global concerns grow
over the security of shipping routes and the stability of energy markets.
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