Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has cautioned that vessels about the risk of hitting sea mines, while Iranian media has published suggested safe passage routes. Iran reportedly deployed small boats to lay mines in the strait last month shortly after the United States and Israel began military actions against it. Iran kept a limited corridor open through the strait, allowing ships to pass if they paid a fee or toll, the NYT report noted. Also Read | Japanese tankers head closer to Strait of Hormuz as more ships gatherHowever, the Pakistan-brokered ceasefire still faces challenges as discussions begin Saturday. He stated on X that talks would only proceed if Israel agrees to a ceasefire in Lebanon and releases frozen Iranian assets.

Source: Mint April 11, 2026 15:36 UTC