Iran said on April 17 that it will allow non-military ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz via designated routes, adding a new operational detail to its earlier warnings over U.S. maritime actions. The statement followed the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire, while Tehran reiterated that it views any continued U.S. maritime blockade as a ceasefire violation. The update expands on prior Foreign Ministry comments that Iran would take necessary action to protect its interests and rights in the strategic waterway.