Iran has informed the United Nations Security Council and the International Maritime Organization that «non-hostile vessels» may transit the Strait of Hormuz, provided they coordinate with Iranian authorities, according to a diplomatic note seen by Reuters.
The communication, sent by Iran’s foreign ministry on Sunday and circulated among IMO member states on Tuesday, comes as the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran has severely disrupted shipments through the key waterway, which handles around one fifth of global oil and liquefied natural gas supplies.
Conditions for passage
The note states that vessels not involved in or supporting actions against Iran, and that comply fully with safety and security requirements, may be granted safe passage through the strait in coordination with Iranian authorities.
However, it adds that ships, equipment and assets linked to the United States, Israel or any parties involved in hostile actions would not qualify for such passage.
Iran said it had taken «necessary and proportionate measures» to prevent adversaries from using the Strait of Hormuz to carry out hostile operations.
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