Iran said it has reopened the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow and strategically vital waterway at the mouth of the Persian Gulf. Tehran’s announcement, carried by state media, followed measures the country said it had taken that temporarily affected transit through the channel.
The Strait of Hormuz is a major global shipping route for oil and liquefied natural gas. Any disruption there often prompts concerns about energy supply and market volatility worldwide. Iran’s statement did not provide detailed timelines or the precise measures that led to the earlier restriction.
There was no immediate independent verification of Iran’s claim. International maritime authorities, shipping companies and insurers typically monitor movements and navigational warnings closely; such entities may issue their own advisories if they detect ongoing risks to commercial transit.
The announcement comes amid heightened regional tensions in recent months, and similar statements historically have prompted diplomatic responses from other countries with strategic and economic interests in Gulf security. Observers will be watching for confirmation from independent maritime agencies and for any official reactions from other states.