IRGC navy says Strait of Hormuz transit will be ensured under new procedures
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Updated · Al Jazeera English · May 6
IRGC navy says Strait of Hormuz transit will be ensured under new procedures
13 articles · Updated · Al Jazeera English · May 6
The statement followed Donald Trump’s pause of Project Freedom, while keeping a US naval blockade and warning bombing could intensify if Iran rejects a proposal under Pakistani mediation.
Iran said it was reviewing the US proposal, and Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif welcomed the pause as a step towards regional peace, stability and reconciliation.
A CMA CGM ship was attacked, injuring crew, underscoring risks in a route carrying about 20% of global oil trade as Gulf states reportedly lose roughly $700m daily.
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.