Iran Signals Safe Passage Through Hormuz Strait Amid Tensions
Iran assures 'non-hostile' ships can safely traverse the strategic Strait of Hormuz as US President Trump says talks are underway to end regional conflicts.
In a move aimed at easing regional tensions, Iran has announced that non-hostile ships are free to safely pass through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global maritime chokepoint. The statement comes as US President Donald Trump indicates that negotiations are underway to bring an end to ongoing conflicts in the region.
The Strait of Hormuz, which connects the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea, is a strategically vital waterway through which a significant portion of the world's oil and gas supplies transit. Tensions have flared in the region in recent months, heightening concerns about the potential for disruptions to global energy markets.
In a statement, Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Abbas Mousavi, said that
Source: Al Jazeera
