Iran says Strait of Hormuz passage to be ensured after US pauses operation
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Navy of Iran Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) says safe transit will be ensured with new procedures in place.
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x whatsapp-stroke copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info Ships and boats in the Strait of Hormuz on May 1, 2026 [Reuters] By Al Jazeera Staff and Reuters Published On 6 May 2026 6 May 2026 | Updated: 3 hours ago Updated: 3 hours ago Safe transit through the Strait of Hormuz will be ensured as the United States threats end and with new procedures in place, the navy of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said, after the US said it was pausing operations to help stranded ships pass through the waterway.
The IRGC statement posted on X on Wednesday did not specify what the new procedures entailed. It thanked owners and captains of ships for respecting Iranian regulations when moving through the strait.
The announcement comes a day after US President Donald Trump halted the “Project Freedom” military operation to guide stranded vessels through the waterway.
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