Iran has announced that ships carrying essential goods will be allowed to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, according to a report by Iranian state media cited by CNN. The decision comes after Tehran had previously restricted navigation in the vital waterway, disrupting global maritime transport.

The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world’s most important shipping routes, and its closure or restriction has significant global trade implications. World leaders have been making strong efforts to ensure the security of the strait, though some commercial vessels have continued limited passage under the earlier restrictions. Iran had previously stated that the waterway would remain open to ships not linked to the interests of the United States, Israel, or their allies.

The new permission for essential goods transport is expected to ease some of the pressure on international shipping and supply chains affected by the earlier restrictions.