Iran: Monitoring the Strait of Hormuz Until the War is Completely Over
Xinhua News Agency, Tehran, April 18 - According to a report from the Iranian Nour News Agency on the 18th, the Secretariat of Iran's Supreme National Security Council issued a statement regarding the latest developments in negotiations with the United States, stating that Iran is determined to supervise and control traffic in the Strait of Hormuz until the war is completely over and lasting peace is achieved in the region.
The statement said that if the enemy adheres to the ceasefire agreements on all fronts, the Strait of Hormuz will be temporarily and conditionally opened before the end of the ceasefire period, with all vessels required to operate under the control and permission of the Iranian armed forces and along the routes designated by Iran.
Iran will implement supervision and control in the following ways: by receiving complete information on passing vessels; issuing passes according to regulations published by Iran; requiring relevant vessels to pay fees related to security, safety, and environmental protection services, and to comply with the routes published by Iran.
Furthermore, as long as the enemy attempts to interfere with the passage of vessels and takes measures such as maritime blockades, Iran will consider this a violation of the ceasefire and will prevent the conditional and limited opening of the Strait of Hormuz.
The statement also mentioned that during the recent visit of the Chief of Staff of the Pakistan Army to Tehran, the U.S. side proposed new plans. Iran is considering these proposals but has not yet responded.
Iran is monitoring and controlling traffic in the Strait of Hormuz until the war ends, ensuring compliance with ceasefire agreements. The Strait may be conditionally opened under Iranian control, with passage permits required for all vessels. Iran will charge fees for security services and will view any interference as a ceasefire violation. Discussions with the U.S. regarding new proposals are ongoing.
- Iran is determined to monitor and control traffic in the Strait of Hormuz until the war ends.
- The Strait of Hormuz may be conditionally opened if all ceasefire agreements are followed.
- Iran will issue passage permits and charge fees for security and environmental protection services.
- Any interference by enemies will be considered a violation of the ceasefire.
- Iran is considering new proposals from the U.S. during discussions with Pakistan's army chief.