Iran stated that vessels that do not pose a threat may pass through the Strait of Hormuz provided they comply with safety regulations and cooperate with the relevant authorities, according to a published statement by the International Maritime Organization (IMO), LETA reported citing AFP.
"Vessels that do not pose a threat, provided they are not engaged in aggression against Iran and do not support it, as well as fully comply with established safety and security regulations, may be granted permission for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz," the statement said.
The International Maritime Organization reported on Tuesday that Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs sent a statement dated Sunday requesting its distribution. The organization noted that it has circulated this document to member states and non-governmental organizations.
The statement emphasizes that vessels and any assets belonging to aggressors — the United States and the Israeli regime, as well as other participants in aggression, are still prohibited from crossing the Strait of Hormuz.
The Strait of Hormuz, through which one-fifth of the world's oil is transported, has effectively been closed since the onset of the attack on Iran by Israel and the United States on February 28.
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