Iran says 'non-hostile' ships can pass safely through Strait of Hormuz
AI summaryIran has announced that 'non-hostile' ships may transit the Strait of Hormuz, with Iraq specifically exempt from restrictions. The move comes amid a collapse in shipping through the vital waterway, which has driven up global energy prices. The announcement signals a potential easing of the blockade that has been in place since the US-Israel war on Iran began.