Al Jazeera reports from Strait of Hormuz on Iran’s plan to manage shipping
Traffic in the Strait of Hormuz is gradually increasing as Iran announces it is open to vessels that coordinate with its military. Iran is allowing passage for ships from countries it does not consider 'adversaries'. Al Jazeera's Tohid Asadi reported on the ground about Tehran's new plan to manage shipping in the strategic waterway.
- ▪Iran has announced that shipping through the Strait of Hormuz is permitted for vessels that coordinate with the Iranian military.
- ▪The passage is restricted for ships from countries Iran considers 'adversaries'.
- ▪Traffic levels in the strait are gradually rising under the new coordination framework.
- ▪Al Jazeera reporter Tohid Asadi provided on-site coverage of the situation in the Strait of Hormuz.
- ▪The report was published on May 17, 2026.
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Toggle PlayAl Jazeera reports from Strait of Hormuz on Iran's plan to manage shippingNewsFeedAl Jazeera reports from Strait of Hormuz on Iran’s plan to manage shippingTraffic in the Strait of Hormuz is gradually increasing as Iran says its open for vessels who coordinate with the Iranian military, with the exception of ‘adversaries’. Al Jazeera’s Tohid Asadi reports from the strait and explains Tehran’s newest plan to manage shipping.Published On 17 May 202617 May 2026SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo
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