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Iran has informed the UN of the conditions for the passage of ships through the Strait of Hormuz

Iran has informed the UN of the conditions for the passage of ships through the Strait of Hormuz

Anna Kramarenko Editor-in-Chief

25 March 2026, 10:14

Iran has informed the UN of the conditions for the passage of ships through the Strait of Hormuz — Ships are lined up waiting in the Strait of Hormuz. Photo Haberler

Iran has informed the UN of the rules governing the passage of ships through the Strait of Hormuz amid disruptions to energy supplies. This involves granting permission to non-hostile vessels, subject to coordination with the Iranian authorities.

Iran has informed the UN Security Council and the International Maritime Organisation that vessels not considered hostile may pass through the Strait of Hormuz. The Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs sent a note to this effect on Sunday, and on Tuesday the document was circulated among the 176 member states of the organisation, which regulates the safety of international shipping, Reuters reports.

The document states that non-hostile vessels, including those belonging to or associated with other states, may exercise the right of safe passage provided they do not participate in actions against Iran and fully comply with established safety regulations. Coordination with the relevant Iranian authorities is also required.

The note states that Iran has taken necessary and proportionate measures to prevent the use of the strait by aggressors and their allies to carry out actions against the country. At the same time, vessels, equipment and other assets belonging to the US, Israel or participants in such actions are not covered by the safe passage provisions.

Against the backdrop of hostilities, the supply of around a fifth of the world’s oil and liquefied natural gas through the Strait of Hormuz has been significantly reduced.

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