Iran's Revolutionary Guards said safe, stable transit through the strategic waterway may resume after Donald Trump paused his US "Project Freedom" offensive.
The statement gave no details of new procedures but thanked shipowners and captains for complying with Iranian regulations in the strait.
The announcement followed Trump's claim of progress towards a "complete and final agreement" with Iran, signalling a possible easing of tensions around a vital global oil shipping route.
With US forces paused, has Iran won control over the world's most critical oil chokepoint?
Are new pipelines the only real solution to end the perpetual crisis in the Strait of Hormuz?
Will Iran's new transit rules and fees become the permanent price for global energy security?
April 2026 Strait of Hormuz Crisis: Iran’s Blockade, U.S. Naval Response, and Global Energy Shock
Overview
In April 2026, a fragile ceasefire led Iran to briefly reopen the Strait of Hormuz, allowing limited tanker transit. However, Iran soon reimposed its blockade, citing security concerns and the ongoing U.S. naval blockade of its ports. This triggered attacks on Indian tankers and intensified U.S. military actions, including mine-clearing and ship interceptions. The blockade and strait closure caused sharp spikes in global oil prices and soaring shipping risks, forcing costly rerouting and straining supply chains. In response, international diplomatic efforts emerged alongside persistent military tensions, leaving the region in a volatile stalemate with high risks of escalation and severe impacts on global energy and trade.