Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi declared that passage through the Strait of Hormuz is "completely open" to all commercial ships during the 10-day ceasefire period in Lebanon.
According to him, maritime transport traffic on one of the most important energy routes in the world is continuing normally, despite recent tensions in the region.
Meanwhile, the Norwegian Refugee Council called the ceasefire in Lebanon a "moment of hope" for civilians after 46 days of violence, but warned that a temporary pause was not enough. Secretary-General Jan Egeland said the population needed a lasting cessation of fighting, not another fragile ceasefire.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan also stressed that keeping the Strait of Hormuz open should be a priority for the international community, seeking to guarantee freedom of navigation and avoid escalating conflict in the region.
At the same time, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan warned that Israel's attacks on Lebanon pose a "direct threat to international security," hoping that the current ceasefire will lead to a permanent agreement.
