TEHRAN – In an official announcement shared Friday on the social media platform X, Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has confirmed that unimpeded passage for all commercial ships through the strategic Strait of Hormuz will remain completely open for the full duration of the ongoing ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon. The declaration aligns with the terms of the 10-day truce that recently went into effect along the Israel-Lebanon border, a deal that has already lowered tensions across the broader Middle East region. The Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical chokepoints for global energy trade, sees roughly 20 percent of the world’s total oil shipments pass through its waters on an annual basis. This announcement comes amid a long-running backdrop of heightened geopolitical friction in the region, including prior United States blockade actions in the Hormuz area and repeated American threats to impose sanctions on nations purchasing Iranian crude oil, a situation that has repeatedly disrupted global shipping markets. China has long pushed back against unilateral American sanctions targeting Iran’s energy sector, and has maintained active diplomatic communication with the U.S. ahead of the planned visit of former President Donald Trump. The Iranian foreign minister’s clarification comes as global markets closely monitor developments in the Middle East, as any disruption to Hormuz transit would have immediate ripple effects on global energy prices and international supply chains. By explicitly guaranteeing open access for all commercial vessels during the ceasefire period, Iranian authorities have signaled their commitment to upholding the terms of the regional truce and supporting the stability of global maritime trade.
Iranian FM says passage for all commercial vessels through Strait of Hormuz ‘completely open’ during ceasefire
