Iran imposes alternative routes for ships in the Strait of Hormuz. A ceasefire between the USA and Iran allows the reopening of the strait.

Iranian media announced that, to avoid collisions with mines, ships will have to use alternative routes in the Strait of Hormuz, according to a military statement. These alternative routes, which pass south and north of Larak Island, are now mandatory until further notice. This area is known as 'Tehran's transit fee', and ships entering the Gulf from the Arabian Sea must navigate between the Iranian coast and the island. Recently, it has been observed that ships have started to use these alternative routes through Iranian territorial waters. Additionally, the United States and Iran have agreed on a ceasefire that includes the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, essential for global trade in hydrocarbons, which has been effectively blocked since February 28. Between March 1 and April 7, ship transits decreased by about 95%, whereas normally, 20% of the world's oil and liquefied natural gas pass through this strategic point.