What is Iran’s Strait of Hormuz protocol and will other nations accept it?

Al Jazeera Political StrategyNews ReportEN 6 min read 100% complete by Shola LawalApril 9, 2026 at 03:23 PM

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Following a US-Israeli war on Iran that began in February 2026, Iran retaliated by halting shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway for global oil and LNG transport. A ceasefire brokered by Pakistan led to Iran issuing official terms for controlling the Strait going forward. As part of the truce, Iran is now taxing ships passing through the Strait, granting safe passage only to friendly nations or those paying tolls, some in Chinese yuan. The US has not acknowledged the terms, but analysts expect pushback from Washington and other countries. Talks are scheduled to begin in Islamabad to negotiate a permanent end to hostilities.

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The Strait of Hormuz does not fall into the category of international waters.

factual — Al Jazeera90% confidence

Iran would grant safe passage through the strait during the ceasefire in coordination with its Armed Forces.

quote — Abbas Aragchi, Iran’s Foreign Minister90% confidence

Iran has issued official terms that will guide its control of the Strait going forward as part of the truce.

factual — Al Jazeera90% confidence

Only ships from countries friendly to Iran or those paying a toll have been granted safe passage during the crisis.

factual — Al Jazeera80% confidence

At least two tolls for ships are believed to have been paid in Chinese yuan.

factual — Al Jazeera70% confidence

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Key Entities & Roles

Key Player Opposition Context

Pakistan 30% China ×240% Gulf of Oman 50% Donald Trump ×260% Oman ×260% Israel ×270% United States ×680% Iran ×1090% Strait of Hormuz ×5100%

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strait of hormuz 100% iran 90% shipping tolls 80% ceasefire 70% us-iran relations 60% energy distribution 60% oil and lng 50% global trade 50% international waters 40%