Navigating Through the Strait of Hormuz: New Protocols in Place

Commercial vessels, including U.S. ships, can now traverse the Strait of Hormuz with required coordination with Iran's Revolutionary Guards. Iran has set specific safe lanes for transit, while military ships remain barred. Unfreezing of Iranian funds was a crucial part of this arrangement.

Commercial ships, including those from the U.S., have been granted access to sail through the Strait of Hormuz. The new protocols mandate coordination with Iran's Revolutionary Guards, a senior Iranian official disclosed to Reuters.

These vessels must adhere to safe lanes designated by Iran, as part of the renewed navigation directives. The arrangement comes alongside a likely deal to unfreeze Iranian assets.

While civilian transit has been permitted, military vessels continue to face restrictions and remain prohibited from crossing through this strategically significant waterway.

(With inputs from agencies.)