Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi announced that international ships will be able to travel safely through the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz for the next two weeks. The statement, issued on behalf of Iran’s National Security Council, emphasized that the safe passage would be ensured under specific coordination with Iran’s armed forces.

According to the announcement, the Iranian armed forces will suspend their defensive operations during this period, provided that no attacks are carried out against Iran. The statement also noted that vessels must coordinate with Iranian authorities and consider certain technical limitations while navigating the strait.

The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world’s most critical maritime trade routes, and the decision signals a temporary easing of tensions in the region, contingent on the maintenance of calm and mutual restraint.