WANA (Apr 17) – A senior Iranian military official has confirmed that the passage of military vessels through the Strait of Hormuz remains prohibited, even as commercial shipping continues under the terms of the ongoing ceasefire.

 

In remarks to state media, the official stated that only non-military vessels are permitted to transit the strategic waterway, and strictly along routes designated and approved by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy. He further emphasized that all civilian maritime traffic must adhere to corridors designated by Iran’s Ports and Maritime Organization.

 

This development follows Iran’s earlier announcement that commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz had resumed after the implementation of the Lebanon ceasefire. Iranian authorities had indicated that maritime transit would remain open for the duration of the truce, provided vessels comply with established regulations and coordination mechanisms.

 

The ceasefire, announced on April 8 between Iran, the United States, and Israel, was set for a two-week period to facilitate diplomatic efforts toward a lasting resolution to the conflict. A comprehensive ceasefire across all active fronts, including Lebanon, was a key condition put forward by Iran, while the United States had called for ensuring freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.

 

While commercial shipping has resumed under controlled conditions, the continued restriction on military vessels signals that security sensitivities in the region remain high, and that maritime access is being carefully managed amid the fragile ceasefire environment.