Iran: Non-Hostile Ships Can Transit Strait of Hormuz Amid US-Israel War
In response, Iran has carried out repeated drone and missile barrages aimed at Israel and at Gulf Arab countries that host U.S. military installations.
Iran Says Non-Hostile Ships Can Use Strait of Hormuz Amid War with US and Israel
TEHRAN — Signaling it does not intend to shutter one of the world’s busiest energy corridors, Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations said vessels that steer clear of hostilities will be permitted to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, so long as they abide by Iranian safety rules and avoid actions Tehran views as aggressive.
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“Non-hostile vessels, including those owned by or linked to other countries, may benefit from safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz if they do not take part in or support aggressive acts against Iran and fully comply with announced safety and security regulations in coordination with competent Iranian authorities,” the envoy said in a statement posted on X.
The announcement comes amid a spiraling regional confrontation after the United States and Israel launched a joint campaign against Iran on Feb. 28. Since the conflict began, more than 1,340 people have been killed, including Iran’s then-supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, according to Iranian accounts.
In response, Iran has carried out repeated drone and missile barrages aimed at Israel and at Gulf Arab countries that host U.S. military installations.
Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has been sharply curtailed since early March. The chokepoint typically sees about 20 million barrels of oil move through it each day, and the disruptions have driven up freight costs while putting upward pressure on global fuel prices.
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