Wednesday, March 25, 2026- Iran has told the United Nations and the International Maritime Organization that “non‑hostile” ships may continue to transit the Strait of Hormuz, under certain conditions, as the region grapples with a major disruption in shipping caused by the ongoing conflict.
Tehran’s note to the UN Security Council states that vessels can benefit from safe passage through the strait if they neither participate in nor support any acts of aggression against Iran and fully comply with declared safety and security rules in coordination with Iranian authorities.
The announcement comes amid a collapse in maritime traffic in one of the world’s most critical oil and gas chokepoints, where about one‑fifth of global energy shipments normally flow. While a small number of tankers and cargo ships have recently transited, traffic remains far below normal levels due to safety fears and operational uncertainty.
Iran’s statement does not apply to vessels linked to governments it views as hostile, including the United States and Israel, which Tehran says do not qualify for non‑hostile passage. The move reflects Tehran’s intent to exert control over the waterway while offering limited openings for commercial traffic, even as global shipping costs and energy markets remain under strain.
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