Iran's navy says permission still needed to pass Strait of Hormuz

The Iranian Navy notified ships anchored near the Strait of Hormuz this morning that its permission is still required for passage, The Wall Street Journal reported. A recording shared by a sailor captured a radio broadcast stating that all vessels must obtain authorization from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy to transit the strait. The message warned that any ship attempting to pass without permission would be destroyed. President Trump had previously announced an agreement to halt military action against Iran for two weeks on the condition that the strait be reopened "completely, immediately, and safely." The Iranian government has signaled its intent to maintain control over the waterway. According to photos and videos from sailors, fighter jets are still flying over the Persian Gulf, and most ships remain anchored.