Iran says 'non-hostile' ships can pass through Strait of Hormuz
Iran has announced that it will allow 'non-hostile' ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, while excluding US and Israeli vessels. The move comes as President Trump claims that negotiations with Tehran are going well, with Iran reportedly giving the US a 'very significant prize' related to oil and gas.
Iran will allow ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz if they are 'in co-ordination with Iranian authorities'. However, US and Israeli vessels are excluded. The Strait of Hormuz is a key global trade route, with 20% of the world's oil supply passing through it. Iran has effectively kept the strait shut down since the war began, with 2,000 ships stuck in the waters nearby. Only 90 ships have been able to transit the strait despite the closure. Iran's foreign ministry says it has taken measures to prevent aggressors from exploiting the strait. Lawmakers are reportedly moving to create a toll system to control the strait.
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