Who Can Pass Strait Of Hormuz? Iran Declares Safe Passage Of Vessels With THESE Conditions

Amid threats from the Iranian side, its mission in New York on Wednesday declared that it will allow the passage of what it called "non-hostile vessels" through the Strait of Hormuz. The mission announced in a post on X, "Non-hostile vessels, including those belonging to or associated with other States, may-- provided that they neither participate in nor support acts of aggression against Iran and fully comply with the declared safety and security regulations--benefit from safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz in coordination with the competent Iranian authorities."

Non-hostile vessels, including those belonging to or associated with other States, may—provided that they neither participate in nor support acts of aggression against Iran and fully comply with the declared safety and security regulations—benefit from safe passage through the…

— I.R.IRAN Mission to UN, NY (@Iran_UN) March 24, 2026

The Iranian Defence Council has announced that the transit of "non-hostile vessels" through the strategic Strait of Hormuz is now strictly dependent on prior "coordination with Iranian officials".

According to a report by state broadcaster Press TV on Monday, this move comes amidst what Tehran describes as ongoing military aggression by the United States and Israel against Iranian territory.

The Council issued a stern warning that any further strikes on the nation's "power plants and energy infrastructure" would meet an immediate and "decisive and destructive response" from the Iranian Armed Forces.

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The Strait of Hormuz, located between Oman and Iran, connects the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea. The strait is deep enough and wide enough to handle the world's largest crude oil tankers, and it is one of the world's most important oil chokepoints.

Why is it critical for India?

Iran has allowed several Indian ships or India-flagged vessels to pass Hormuz- a critical juncture essential for New Delhi's energy needs. The announcement is vital for India amid the current situation of gas in the country, with citizens rushing to gas stations in an desperate attempt to get cooking gas cylinders. In recent weeks, India managed to secure safely its vessels; however, the pre-war transit is necessary for smooth flow of oil and gas to people.

Meanwhile, the Trump administration has offered a 15-point ceasefire plan to Iran, according to a person briefed on the contours of the plan but who was not authorised to speak publicly about it.

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The ceasefire plan was submitted to Iran by intermediaries from Pakistan, who have offered to host renewed negotiations between Washington and Tehran. The proposal comes as the US military is preparing to call up at least 1,000 more troops from the 82nd Airborne Division to supplement some 50,000 troops already in the region.

(With inputs from agency)