Iran on Thursday announced alternative shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz, warning vessels of the risk posed by sea mines in the main transit corridor.
The move comes as Tehran agreed to temporarily reopen the crucial waterway under a two-week ceasefire, allowing limited maritime traffic after weeks of disruption. The strait typically handles around one-fifth of the world’s oil supply, making it one of the most vital chokepoints in global energy trade.
In a statement carried by local media, Iran’s Revolutionary Guards advised all ships to follow designated alternative entry and exit routes to ensure maritime safety and avoid potential collisions with mines. Detailed navigation instructions were also issued for vessels transiting the area.
The development follows a last-minute truce between the United States and Iran, reached shortly before a deadline set by Donald Trump for Tehran to agree to terms on reopening the strait.
Iran had effectively blocked the passage since early March, triggering sharp volatility in global oil markets and raising concerns over supply disruptions.
Comments are closed.