UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has praised Iran’s move to allow all commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz amid the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire, according to his spokesperson. This decision is seen as a positive step by the Secretary-General towards resolving the conflict in the Middle East peacefully. He also expressed hope that this action, along with the ceasefire, will build trust between the involved parties and support the ongoing dialogue led by Pakistan.
Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi announced the complete opening of the Strait of Hormuz for commercial ships during the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire period. This decision, made in alignment with the truce in Lebanon, aims to facilitate the passage of vessels through the coordinated route set by Iran’s Ports and Maritime Organization. The move follows a 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon after a month-long deadly escalation between Israel and Hezbollah.
US President Donald Trump expressed gratitude to Iran for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, which had faced restrictions on vessels associated with Israel and the US. Iran had imposed controls on the strait after joint attacks by Israel and the US on February 28. The US, in response, had enforced a blockade on the strait, affecting ships traveling to and from Iranian ports. Peace talks between the Iranian and US delegations in Pakistan had failed, leading to these measures.
