Iran reopens the Strait of Hormuz for all “non-hostile” ships and from countries not linked to the “aggression”

In the midst of Trump’s ambiguous statements about an alleged negotiation with the ayatollah regime, Iran makes its move and announces the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz for all “non-hostile” ships and from countries not linked to the “aggression.”

This crucial sea route through which a fifth of the world’s oil transited before the war has been practically closed since the start of the ‘Epic Fury’ offensive on February 28.

Iran has sent a letter to the member countries of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) in which it warns that all ships not linked to the US, Israel and “other participants in the aggression” will be able to circulate through the Strait of Hormuz, according to the Financial Times.

Tehran emphasizes that “non-hostile ships” will be able to transit the Strait of Hormuz “in coordination with the Iranian authorities.”

In the letter, Iran’s Foreign Ministry emphasizes that Tehran has “taken necessary and proportionate measures to prevent the aggressors and their supporters from using the Strait of Hormuz to carry out hostile operations against Iran.”

Despite Trump’s repeated threats, and two ultimatums, one of 48 hours first that was later extended to five days, the Persian nation has reiterated that there will be no return to the pre-war situation in the Strait of Hormuz, even if the aggression ends.

What he did rule out was mining the strait, since he considers that he has “total control” over this sea route, as demonstrated by the fact that it has remained practically closed, causing an escalation in oil prices, and that Trump has been forced to ask for help – without much success – from his allies to organize a military mission to seek its reopening.

Some 3,200 ships remain stranded in the Persian Gulf, unwilling to risk transiting the strait. At least 22 vessels have been attacked by Iran since the outbreak of the conflict.

The IMO, the UN body that sets international standards for shipping, called an emergency meeting of its members last week to address the crisis in this essential route of global shipping.

Headquartered in London and made up of 176 states, the IMO is negotiating to try to establish a humanitarian corridor that would allow ships with critical shortages of supplies to leave the Gulf.