
According to Iran’s April 17 statement, non-military ships may use designated routes through the Strait of Hormuz, while Tehran says any continued U.S. maritime blockade would violate the ceasefire.
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.