Iran War: In its letter, Tehran stated that ships connected to the US, Israel, or other parties involved in the conflict would not be eligible for innocent or non-hostile passage, according to the FT.
Iran has informed member states of the International Maritime Organization that “non-hostile vessels” may transit the Strait of Hormuz provided they coordinate with Iranian authorities, the Financial Times reported on Tuesday, citing a letter.
The US-Israel conflict against Iran has nearly halted global shipments of oil and liquefied natural gas—accounting for roughly one-fifth of the world’s supply—passing through the Strait of Hormuz, thereby disrupting oil supplies.
The newspaper stated that in a letter circulated among IMO members on Tuesday, Iran’s Foreign Ministry asserted that Tehran has taken “necessary and appropriate measures to prevent aggressors and their supporters from exploiting the Strait of Hormuz to advance hostile operations against Iran.”
The FT noted that, in the letter, Tehran stated that vessels linked to the US and Israel—as well as “others involved in the aggression”—do not qualify for innocent or non-hostile passage.
Reuters was unable to immediately verify the report.
Based in London, the UN shipping agency is responsible for regulating the safety and security of international shipping and preventing pollution; it comprises 176 member states.