Iran has informed member states of the International Maritime Organization that it will allow “non-hostile vessels” to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, according to a report by the Financial Times, in what could mark a notable shift in regional maritime conditions.

The development carries significant global implications, as roughly 20 million barrels of oil move through the strategic waterway each day, making it one of the most critical chokepoints for international energy supplies.

Iran told countries that belong to the International Maritime Organization that “non-hostile vessels” can transmit the Strait of Hormuz.

It remains uncertain whether this step is connected to comments made by President Donald Trump, who said Iran had delivered a gesture that was “worth a tremendous amount of money.” Trump did not specify what the gesture was, only noting that it arrived Tuesday and related to the strait.

Officials at the White House did not immediately provide clarification when asked about the matter.

{Matzav.com}