Exceptions Iran’s made for who and what can pass through the Strait of Hormuz

WorldPolitics
5 Apr 2026 • 12:58 AM MYT
The Independent
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  • Iran has authorized the passage of vessels carrying essential goods to its ports through the Strait of Hormuz.
  • This authorization was reported by Iran's Tasnim news agency on Saturday, citing an official letter.
  • Ships heading to Iranian ports, including those in the Gulf of Oman, must coordinate with authorities and comply with established transit protocols.
  • Iran had previously shut the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway for about a fifth of the world's total oil trade.
  • The closure was in retaliation for alleged US-Israeli attacks that reportedly began on February 28.

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