Iran has announced that an agreement has been reached to restore shipping traffic in the Strait of Hormuz to pre-war levels. However, Tehran stated that it continues to maintain control over the strait and that transit operations have not yet returned to a fully unrestricted regime.
According to Iran’s Fars news agency, Iranian authorities are still overseeing shipping routes, transit schedules, authorization procedures, and passage regulations. Tehran emphasized that the current mechanisms will remain in force in the interest of security and regional stability.
The statement noted that while an agreement has been achieved to bring maritime traffic closer to previous operational levels, this does not mean the restoration of completely free and unhindered navigation through the strait.
Iran’s remarks contradict recent statements by U.S. President Donald Trump, who claimed that the situation in the region had already normalized. Tehran further alleged that American officials privately indicated that some of Trump’s public comments were primarily intended for domestic political audiences and media messaging.
At the same time, Iranian officials stressed that no commitments or agreements related to the country’s nuclear program are being discussed at the current stage of negotiations.
The Strait of Hormuz remains one of the world’s most strategically important energy shipping routes. Millions of barrels of oil and liquefied natural gas pass through the Gulf daily, making regional military and political tensions highly influential on global shipping and energy markets.
