Restraint Maintained Regarding the Opening of the Strait of Hormuz

11-Apr-2026 12:50 PM

New Delhi. Although the U.S. President claims that the Strait of Hormuz will soon open completely, Iran has stated that its authority over this strait will remain intact, and no ship or container will be able to pass through the region without its permission. Hundreds of ships remain stranded there.

The day before yesterday, 15 ships were granted permission to pass through, whereas yesterday, only four ships were able to exit. Of these, three ships belonged to Iran and one to Russia. Iran remains adamant that it will levy transit fees on vessels traversing this waterway and will maintain full control over this route.

Peace talks between Iran and the United States are commencing today, during which discussions regarding the issue of opening the Strait of Hormuz are also expected to take place.

European nations and countries in the Gulf region are also making vigorous efforts to ensure its full reopening so that maritime traffic can return to normalcy. The situation is likely to become clearer over the next few days. Global market prices for crude oil have declined due to the ceasefire and the ongoing peace negotiations.