Iranian authorities have stated that they have reopened the Strait of Hormuz to all commercial vessels.
This was announced by the country’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi.
“In accordance with the ceasefire in Lebanon, passage for all commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz is declared fully open for the remainder of the ceasefire period,” he wrote.
The minister added that vessels departing from Gulf countries may follow the designated route announced by the Iranian Ports and Maritime Organization.
At the same time, the Ports Authority had previously urged crews of ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz to coordinate their movements with the IRGC due to the threat of anti-ship mines.
In response to Araghchi’s statement, US President Donald Trump wrote on Truth Social:
“The Strait of Hormuz is fully open and ready for business and unimpeded passage, but the naval blockade will remain fully in effect against Iran until our deal with Iran is 100% complete.”
The entry route to the Strait of Hormuz is proposed from the Sea of Oman north of Lark Island. The exit route: from the Persian Gulf south of Lark Island, continuing on to the Sea of Oman.
Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz in March 2026, shortly after the US and Israel began launching airstrikes against its military and government facilities.
Before hostilities began, 15–20% of the world’s oil and petroleum products and over 30% of liquefied natural gas passed through the strait. The closure of the strait led to a sharp rise in global energy prices. Simultaneously with the closure of the strait, the Iranian military began charging foreign ships a toll for passage.
Negotiations in Islamabad to reopen the strait yielded no results, and on April 13, US Navy ships began a blockade of Iranian ports (particularly oil ports): they prevented vessels bound for or departing from Iranian ports from entering or leaving the Persian Gulf. The US military allowed ships carrying cargo to other countries in the region to pass.
Iran’s decision to reopen the strait was made after the US intercepted several tankers and other vessels carrying goods from Iran to China and other countries. Iran derives revenue from oil sales to China and other nations, and the US blockade has dealt a blow to its economy.
