According to the command of the naval forces of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy, a new framework now governs movement through the Strait of Hormuz:
Civilian vessels are permitted to pass only through routes designated by Iran.
Military vessels are still prohibited from transiting the Strait.
All maritime movement requires prior authorization from the IRGC Navy.
These arrangements are in line with the "period of reduced hostilities" following the Lebanon ceasefire.
It should be noted that from the beginning, the precondition for negotiations included a conditional and controlled reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. This was not concealed from the public. However, the tweet by Abbas Araghchi was premature and lacked clarity, which led to misunderstandings.
At the same time, such ambiguity at this level of responsibility is not acceptable.
🇮🇷 Iran has reimposed restrictions on shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, citing repeated American violations of the ceasefire agreement.
An Iranian military spokesman said Tehran had allowed limited tanker and commercial traffic through the Strait, but accused Washington of continuing what he called piracy and maritime theft under the cover of its blockade.
The Strait is now under strict military management and will remain so until the US lifts its blockade on ships to and from Iranian ports.
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DDG state that only 3 ships went through in the brief 'open' window:
🇮🇷 Three ships have crossed since the Strait of Hormuz "opened". Only one ship coming from the Gulf of Oman has crossed, it's name is the "KAIA" and it is going to Iraq.
The other ships that have crossed are two Iranian vessels which were coming from Bandar Abbas into the Gulf of Oman, they are the "DELNAVAZ" and the "ILDA"
IRGC Navy allegedly ordering ships to turn back to port. The Strait of Hormuz is said to be closed to commercial traffic. Markets are closed until 4 p.m., with the US described as free to resume escalatory rhetoric until Sunday 6 p.m.
on April 17, 2026, 4:41 pm