Iran conveys to the UN Security Council about access to the Strait of Hormuz

JAKARTA - Iran has officially informed the United Nations Security Council (UN) and the International Maritime Organization that non-hostile ships are allowed to cross the Strait of Hormuz, provided that they remain coordinated with Iranian authorities and comply with applicable security provisions.

The message was sent to the UN Security Council and UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres. The information was then circulated to member countries of the International Maritime Organization, a body based in London, England, which is tasked with overseeing the safety and security of the world's maritime.

The statement circulated through the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed that Iran allows ships that are not involved or do not support US and Israeli actions against Iran to cross the Strait of Hormuz safely and normally as usual.

Meanwhile, ships associated with the US-Israel, or other parties considered to be allied with both in the war against Iran, are not allowed to sail in the Strait of Hormuz. The ban includes all ships, including military assets and equipment related to these parties.

Citing India Today, Wednesday, March 25, in the same note, Iran also stated that it had taken the necessary and proportionate measures to prevent the aggressor from using the strategic route.

The Strait of Hormuz itself is a strategic shipping route that is usually used by about a fifth of the world's distribution of oil and liquefied natural gas supplies. In recent weeks, this waterway has reportedly experienced almost a total cessation of shipping activity.

This disruption has triggered concerns in global markets, which has an impact on the potential shortage of energy supply and rising world oil prices.