Iran Sets Conditions for Passage through the Strait of Hormuz: Must Use Designated Routes, Military Vessels Prohibited
2026-04-17 15:39
Odaily News: According to a report by Iran's Tasnim News Agency on the 17th, citing an informed source, Iran has set three conditions for vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz:
First, the passing vessels must be commercial ships; military vessels are prohibited, and the ships and their cargo must not be associated with hostile countries.
Second, vessels must pass through the routes designated by Iran.
Third, vessel passage must be coordinated with the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy.
The source also stated that if the United States continues to enforce a maritime blockade, Iran will consider it a violation of the ceasefire agreement and will close the Strait of Hormuz. (Xinhua News Agency)
