Iran to allow 'non-hostile' ships through Hormuz, excludes US-linked vessels

Iran has told the International Maritime Organisation it will allow “non-hostile” shipping to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, while excluding vessels linked to the United States, Israel and other countries it accuses of aggression, the Financial Times reported.   

The policy was outlined in a letter circulated to member states.   

The move comes as threats of missile, drone and mine attacks have disrupted traffic through the vital waterway, which carries about a fifth of global oil and gas supplies.   

Ships seeking passage must do so “in coordination with the competent Iranian authorities,” according to a foreign ministry communication, as uncertainty remains over how many vessels qualify.