Tehran (Monitoring Desk): Iran has announced that “non-hostile” vessels can safely transit the Strait of Hormuz, provided they are not involved in any aggressive actions against Iran and comply with established security regulations.
According to a statement from Iran’s mission to the United Nations, ships may pass through the strategic waterway in coordination with relevant Iranian authorities, although Iran has not disclosed the full details of the regulations.
The Strait of Hormuz is a critical route for global energy supplies, carrying about 20% of the world’s oil and LNG shipments. Heightened tensions with the U.S. and Israel have significantly disrupted traffic in the strait. Before the conflict, an average of 120 ships passed daily, but now the number has dropped to just a few vessels, with only five transits recorded on Monday.
Experts warn that this situation has already driven up global oil prices, and if the Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed, oil prices could reach $150–$200 per barrel.
