Iranian Foreign Minister: Strait of Hormuz Remains Open to Commercial Vessels of Friendly Countries

According to Iranian media reports, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated at a press conference in New Delhi, India, on the 15th that the Strait of Hormuz remains open to commercial vessels of friendly countries, and passage only requires coordination with the Iranian military. Araghchi said the Strait of Hormuz is open to all vessels, except those from hostile countries. He noted that vessels from other countries "only need to coordinate with the Iranian military" for passage. (Xinhua News Agency)