Skip to main content
See every side of every news story
Published loading...Updated

Iran foreign minister says passage through the Strait of Hormuz allowed next 2 weeks under Iranian military management

Iran says ships may pass for 2 weeks under military coordination as West Texas Intermediate crude falls more than 15%, traders said.

  • Following President Donald Trump's announcement of a "double-sided ceasefire," Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi confirmed that ships may transit the Strait of Hormuz for 14 days under Iranian military coordination.
  • Before the conflict, the waterway operated under a decades-old system allowing over 100 ships daily through Iranian and Omani waters; recent drone strikes and projectiles forced tankers to avoid the passage entirely.
  • Crude oil prices crashed more than 15% to $95 per barrel after the announcement, falling from a $117 peak, while Dow futures spiked 1,000 points and the Nikkei is expected to open up nearly 3%.
  • Passage requires "coordination" with Iran's Armed Forces and consideration of "technical limitations," Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated, leaving investors questioning if Iran is truly loosening its chokehold on the Persian Gulf.
  • While the immediate threat of war may be pausing at the request of Pakistani intermediaries, the 14-day coordination period suggests the era of unimpeded navigation in the Strait has not yet fully returned.
Insights by Ground AI

60 Articles

Lean Right

Iran has announced that it will allow safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz for two weeks, following President Donald Trump's ceasefire proposal. However, this relief is considered temporary amid missile attacks and rising tensions.

US President Donald Trump decided on Wednesday night to postpone a planned devastating bombing campaign in Iran for two weeks as part of a ceasefire agreement if Tehran fully reopens the vital Strait of Hormuz. Iran promised safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz two weeks ahead of a US deadline.

·Estonia
Read Full Article
Think freely.Subscribe and get full access to Ground NewsSubscriptions start at $9.99/yearSubscribe

Bias Distribution

  • 46% of the sources are Center
46% Center

Factuality Info Icon

To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium

Ownership

Info Icon

To view ownership data please Upgrade to Vantage

Las Vegas Sun broke the news in Las Vegas, United States on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.
Too Big Arrow Icon
Sources are mostly out of (0)

Similar News Topics

News
Feed Dots Icon
For You
Search Icon
Search
Blindspot LogoBlindspotLocal