WANA (Apr 17) – An informed source has announced the limited and conditional reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, stating that the move has taken place under special circumstances and in full coordination with the armed forces, making it far from a routine reopening.

 

According to the report, transit through the strait will only be allowed if ceasefire conditions continue to be upheld, and even then, under strict limitations. In this regard, three main conditions have been set for vessel passage.

 

The first condition requires ships to follow a route designated by Iran, entering the strait from the north of Larak Island and exiting from the south. This arrangement effectively places the entire transit corridor within waters under Iranian control.

 

The second condition limits passage strictly to commercial vessels. Iran will determine which ships qualify as commercial, and any vessel or cargo linked to hostile countries will be denied transit. In addition, passing ships will be required to pay security fees.

 

The third condition mandates full coordination with Iran’s maritime authorities, particularly the naval forces of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). All vessel movements will therefore be conducted under direct Iranian supervision.

 

Meanwhile, another informed source familiar with the developments revealed further details, stating that the decision is part of arrangements tied to a temporary ceasefire mediated at the regional level. According to this source, initial plans allowed a limited number of ships to pass daily, but the process was suspended due to the failure to fully implement certain commitments, including those related to Lebanon.

 

The source stressed that the continuation of the strait’s reopening depends on adherence to these conditions, and that any violation of the ceasefire or continuation of a maritime blockade would be considered a breach, potentially leading to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz once again.