BUTOLPOST – Even though Iran and the United States have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to end the conflict that has been going on since the end of February 2026, Tehran insists that shipping in the Strait of Hormuz is still under its supervision.
Iranian state television, Thursday (18/6), reported that Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) still requires all ships wishing to cross the Strait of Hormuz to coordinate with the Iranian navy.
This policy remains in effect even though Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and United States President Donald Trump signed a peace agreement on Wednesday (17/6) to end the conflict between the two countries.
Based on the agreement document published by Iran’s state news agency, IRNA, Tehran is committed to guaranteeing the safe passage of commercial vessels free of charge for 60 days on the Persian Gulf route to the Gulf of Oman.
The Iranian government also confirmed that commercial shipping lanes would reopen soon. However, full restoration of shipping flows is estimated to take up to 30 days, provided all technical and military obstacles are resolved and mine clearance operations in these waters are completed.
In the agreement, Iran will also hold talks with the Sultanate of Oman regarding governance and maritime services in the Strait of Hormuz in accordance with international law and the sovereign rights of coastal states. Tehran will also consult with other countries in the Persian Gulf region.
As part of the implementation of the MoU, the United States agreed to lift the naval blockade of Iranian ports that had been in place since last April.
Previously, Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz after the United States and Israel launched a joint attack on February 28 2026. The closure of this strategic shipping lane disrupted global trade distribution because the Strait of Hormuz is one of the world’s main oil delivery routes.
Even though a peace agreement has now been reached, Iran emphasizes that security control in the Strait of Hormuz remains in its hands and every ship that passes through is obliged to follow established coordination procedures. ***
