Iran announces the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz to “non-hostile” ships and from countries not linked to the “aggression”

This crucial sea lane through which a fifth of the world’s oil transited before the war has been practically closed since the beginning of the war. ‘Epic Fury’ offensiveon February 28.

Iran has sent a letter to member countries of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) announcing 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 stresses that “non-hostile ships” They will be able to transit through the Strait of Hormuz “in coordination with the Iranian authorities.”

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

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

Which Yes, he ruled out mining the straitsince it considers that has “total control” over this maritime routea, as would be demonstrated by the fact that it has remained practically closed, causing an almost unprecedented escalation in oil prices, and that the T itselfTrump has been forced to ask for help – without much success – from his allies to organize a military mission looking for its reopening.

Some 3,200 ships remain stranded in the Persian Gulf, reluctant to risk transiting the strait.

At least 22 vessels have been attacked by Iran since the outbreak of the conflict.

Although in recent days, a handful of ships of different nationalities —mainly linked to China, India, Pakistan and Greece— hascrossed the Strait of Hormuz with the consent of Tehranwhich reflects a certain degree of coordination on this strategic step.

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.