- Iran’s Revolutionary Guards advised all ships planning to pass through the strait to use the newly outlined routes
- The directive emphasized the need to maintain maritime safety and reduce the risk of accidents
- This development follows a ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran
Iran announced on Thursday that it has designated alternative routes for vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz, warning of potential dangers from sea mines in the primary shipping lane.
Eko Hot Blog reports that the decision comes as Tehran agreed to temporarily allow passage through the crucial waterway, responsible for about 20 percent of global oil shipments, under a two-week ceasefire arrangement.
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In a statement carried by local media, Iran’s Revolutionary Guards advised all ships planning to pass through the strait to use the newly outlined routes.
The directive emphasized the need to maintain maritime safety and reduce the risk of accidents or encounters with sea mines.
The announcement also included detailed guidance on new entry and exit paths for ships navigating the area.
This development follows a ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran, reached late Tuesday night into Wednesday.
The deal came just before U.S. President Donald Trump’s deadline threatening severe action against Iran if it refused to negotiate terms for reopening the strait.
Iran had largely restricted access to the strategic passage since early March, a move that contributed to a sharp increase in global energy prices.
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