Iran Allows 'Non-Hostile' Ships to Pass Through the Strait of Hormuz, Provided That...

Iran has finally granted leniency for ‘non-hostile’ ships to cross the Strait of Hormuz. However, Iran imposes the condition that they must not engage in aggressive actions against Tehran.

Quoted from detikNews, as reported by Anadolu Agency on Wednesday (25/3/2026), this was conveyed by Iran’s permanent diplomatic mission to the United Nations (UN) in a statement via social media platform X on Tuesday (24/3) local time.

“Non-hostile ships, including those owned or associated with other countries, may—provided they do not participate in or support aggressive actions against Iran and fully comply with the established safety and security regulations—benefit from safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz in coordination with Iran’s competent authorities,” stated Iran’s permanent mission to the UN.

This statement comes as tensions continue to rise in the Middle East, following attacks launched by the United States (US) and Israel against Iran on 28 February 2026.

There were 1,340 people killed as a result of the US-Israel attacks in Iranian territory. The strikes also killed Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

In response to the US-Israel attacks, Iran retaliated by launching missiles and drones at targets in Israel and Gulf countries hosting US military assets.

Iran’s counterattacks killed 13 US soldiers and injured 290 others, with 10 of them sustaining serious injuries.

The Strait of Hormuz, a strategic waterway for global energy supplies, has been affected by the ongoing war. Before the war broke out, approximately 20 million barrels of global oil typically passed through this vital waterway every day.