Iranian state television reported that European parties have entered into negotiations with the naval forces of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) to secure safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz. This development follows the recent transit of vessels from East Asian countries through the region.
According to the report, Iran’s maritime navigation system in the Strait of Hormuz remains active and fully implemented. The system requires vessels to enter from the southern side of Hormuz Island and exit via the southern side of Larak Island. Iranian state television emphasized that monitoring operations in the strait are ongoing, advanced, and supported by continuous patrols.
The broadcaster added that all sailors are now in communication with the IRGC Navy to ensure safer and more efficient passage through the waterway.
It also cited crew members from a European vessel who praised the Iranian procedures, stating that “respect and adherence to maritime navigation laws by the Iranian navy are excellent.” The sailors noted that they are currently coordinating with the Revolutionary Guard to secure protection for their ships.
In the same context, the IRGC Navy affirmed its readiness and capability to respond to requests and provide security for all vessels seeking to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.
Earlier on Saturday, Ebrahim Azizi, head of the National Security Committee in Iran’s parliament, announced that Iran had prepared a “professional mechanism” to manage maritime traffic in the strait. He said details of the mechanism would be revealed soon and that its benefits would be limited to commercial vessels and parties cooperating with Iran.
Azizi added that fees would be imposed in exchange for specialized services under the new system, while the route through the Strait of Hormuz would remain closed to operators associated with the “so-called Freedom Project.”
The Islamic Republic has reiterated its rejection of any compromise over the Strait of Hormuz, with officials confriming that conditions in the waterway after the war are no longer the same as before, alongside the introduction of a new navigation management mechanism.
