Iran Announces Alternative Route for Ships Crossing the Strait of Hormuz

Iran has announced an alternative route for ships crossing the Strait of Hormuz. This alternative route has been prepared due to the risk of sea mines in the main zone of this vital waterway.

The announcement comes after Iran agreed to temporarily reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The reopening of the Strait of Hormuz is part of a two-week ceasefire agreement between Iran and the United States (US).

“All ships intending to cross the Strait of Hormuz are hereby notified that, to comply with maritime safety principles and to be protected from possible collisions with sea mines… they must take the alternative route for traffic in the Strait of Hormuz,” stated the Iranian Revolutionary Guard in a statement reported by detikNews.

The statement also provided instructions for the alternative entry and exit routes through the strait.

Previously reported, US President Donald Trump announced a temporary ceasefire with Iran for two weeks. This agreement applies on the condition that Iran fully, immediately, and safely opens the Strait of Hormuz.

Trump conveyed this statement via the White House X account, as seen on Wednesday (8/4/2026). He mentioned that the ceasefire decision was made after communicating with parties in Pakistan.

“Based on conversations with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir from Pakistan, where they requested that I postpone the use of destructive force that would be sent tonight to Iran, and on the condition that Iran agrees to the full, immediate, and safe opening of the Strait of Hormuz, I agree to suspend bombing and attacks against Iran for a two-week period. This will be a two-way ceasefire!” said Trump.