Iran has set a condition for tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz
22 March 16:15
Iran is prepared to allow all ships, except enemy vessels, to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.
This was reported by Reuters, citing Ali Musavi, the Islamic Republic’s representative to the International Maritime Organization.
He noted that the passage of ships through the strait will be possible provided that security measures are coordinated with the Iranian authorities. Mousavi emphasized that the attacks by the U.S. and Israel were the reason for the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
According to a map from the International Energy Agency (IEA), ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has decreased eightfold since the start of the U.S. and Israeli military operation against Iran. While an average of 84 ships passed through the Strait of Hormuz per day from January 1 to February 27, the number has now dropped to just 10. Daily cargo volume has dropped on average from 3.4 million tons to 342,000 tons. Energy resources account for the bulk of the cargo—about 70%. Dry cargo makes up nearly 16%, and containers—13%.
The Strait of Hormuz has effectively been closed to shipping since the start of U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran in late February. About 20% of all maritime oil trade passes through it.
