Strait of Hormuz: Which countries’ ships has Iran allowed safe passage to?

Al JazeeraCenterEN 4 min read 100% complete by Sarah ShamimMarch 16, 2026 at 01:43 PM

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During the ongoing US-Israeli war on Iran, Iran has partially blocked the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial waterway for global oil shipments. While initially declaring the strait closed to all vessels except those from non-US allied nations, Iran has since allowed some ships from select countries to pass through. Pakistan, India, and Turkiye have confirmed that some of their vessels have been granted safe passage. The Iranian Foreign Minister stated that other countries have requested passage, with decisions being made by the Iranian military. The blockade has caused a significant surge in global oil prices, increasing by over 40 percent since the war began in late February 2026.

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Israel 40% Abbas Araghchi 50% Ebrahim Jabari 50% Mohammad Fathali 50% Pakistan 60% Turkiye ×360% India ×470% Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) ×270% United States ×370% Iran ×890% Strait of Hormuz ×9100%

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strait of hormuz 100% safe passage 80% oil shipments 70% iran 70% vessels 60% war 50% energy supplies 50% blockade 40%

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