Tehran stated in a letter that ships associated with the United States and Israel, along with “other parties involved in the aggression,” would not be regarded as eligible for innocent or non-hostile passage, according to a report by the Financial Times. Iran also informed member states of the International Maritime Organization that vessels considered non-hostile can pass through the Strait of Hormuz provided they first coordinate with Iranian authorities.
The ongoing conflict involving the United States and Israel against Iran has nearly stopped the movement of roughly one-fifth of global oil and liquefied natural gas shipments through the key maritime corridor, disrupting international energy supplies. In the correspondence shared with IMO members, Iran’s foreign ministry said the country had taken “necessary and proportionate measures” to stop what it described as aggressors and their allies from using the waterway to support hostile actions.
The letter further emphasized that vessels connected to the US and Israel, as well as others deemed to be involved in the hostilities, would not be granted innocent transit status. The maritime body, headquartered in London, oversees global shipping safety and security standards and works to prevent marine pollution, with 176 countries in its membership.
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