Iranian media: 15 ships passed through Hormuz in past 24 hrs
What We Know
Iran’s Fars news agency, which is affiliated to the country’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC), says in the last 24 hours, 15 ships have passed through the Strait of Hormuz “with permission from Iran”.
It says traffic is still 90% lower than before the start of the war.
Some Iranian officials, including Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, have repeatedly said that the vital shipping lane is not closed, but it is closed only to “enemy countries”.
For example, yesterday Iran announced Iraq is exempt from any restrictions it is imposing, according to the spokesman Iran’s for Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarter.
Meanwhile, Iranian officials and lawmakers have also raised the possibility of imposing transit fees or tolls on vessels using the strait.
What Is Still Unclear
How Many Ships Daily?
Of which countries
How do they allow?
Full Report
Iran’s Fars News Agency reported at [9:34 PM · Apr 5, 2026]:
Transit through the Strait of Hormuz Only with Iran’s Permission; How Many Ships Have Received Passage Permits? The latest statistics on ship transits through the Strait of Hormuz show that in the past 24 hours, 15 ships have passed through the Strait of Hormuz after obtaining permission from Iran.