Iran Confirms Strait of Hormuz Fully Open for Commercial Ships Under US Deal

Iran confirmed that the Strait of Hormuz is "completely open" for commercial vessels as part of a preliminary agreement with the United States to extend a ceasefire and reach a final deal within 60 days. Source: eldiado, infobae

Key Points

• No tolls: Iranian Ambassador Ali Bahreini stated that commercial ships will not pay any fees for using the strait during the 60-day period. Source: elnacionalve, eldiado
• Future restrictions: Bahreini warned that the situation "will not be the same as before the war," and that Iran will discuss with Oman future arrangements for the strait. Source: eldiado, elnacionalve
• Military transit: The status of military vessels after the 60 days depends on negotiations. Iran said it will not allow the strait to be used to equip enemy bases. Source: elcolombiano, eldiado
• Traffic increase: Since the agreement, ship traffic through the strait has increased significantly, with 35 vessels crossing on June 22, up from fewer than 10 per day during the war. Source: elcolombiano

Disagreements and Clarifications

• IAEA inspections: Despite claims by US Vice President JD Vance that Iran had agreed to new inspections, Bahreini denied any such plan, stating that Iran will follow standard procedures under the NPT. Source: eldiado
• Control of unfrozen assets: Iran insists it alone will decide how to use its unfrozen foreign assets, rejecting Trump's assertion that the US and Qatar would oversee the funds for purchasing American grain. Source: eldiado

What's Next

Negotiations continue with a 60-day timeline, mediated by Pakistan and Qatar. The full reopening of the strait for military traffic remains a point of contention, with Iran stating it will maintain control and administration. Source: elnacionalve, elcolombiano