Daijiworld Media Network - Tehran
Tehran, Apr 19: Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) has announced that it will maintain strict monitoring and regulation of maritime movement through the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz until hostilities in the region fully subside and a durable peace is secured.
According to Iranian media reports, the decision follows an earlier declaration by the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, which confirmed the reinstatement of heightened control over the strait. The move comes in response to what Iran describes as a continuing US naval blockade targeting its shipping routes.
The SNSC outlined a framework for managing vessel transit, which includes requiring ships to provide detailed information, obtaining prior clearance, paying fees related to security and environmental oversight, and adhering to Iran’s wartime navigation rules.
The council warned that any attempts by opposing forces to disrupt shipping—particularly through blockades—would be treated as violations of the ongoing two-week ceasefire. In such cases, Iran indicated it could suspend even limited access to the strait.
Officials also emphasized the strategic importance of the waterway, noting that a significant portion of logistical supplies for US bases in West Asia passes through it—something Tehran considers a direct security concern.
In a separate development, Iran confirmed receiving fresh proposals from the United States via Pakistan, reportedly delivered during a recent visit by Asim Munir. These proposals are currently under review, though Iranian authorities stressed that their negotiating team would firmly defend national interests without compromise.
Tensions in the region escalated after joint military actions by the United States and Israel against Iranian targets earlier this year, followed by a US-imposed maritime blockade after talks in Islamabad broke down.
While Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi had earlier stated that the Strait of Hormuz would remain fully accessible for commercial shipping during a temporary truce effective April 8, the renewed enforcement measures suggest a more cautious and controlled approach amid unresolved tensions.