Iranian foreign ministry official says Tehran remains committed to peaceful passage of ships through the Strait of Hormuz

Khatibzadeh, an official at Iran's foreign ministry, said on the evening of Sunday 26 July 2026 that Iran remains committed to ensuring the peaceful passage of ships through the Strait of Hormuz.

The statement comes at a time when commercial traffic through the strait has fallen sharply and the question of fully reopening the waterway is at the centre of regional diplomacy, including technical talks between Iran and Oman. The Strait of Hormuz is the main outlet for Persian Gulf oil exports, and any change in its status feeds directly into global crude prices and shipping costs. No operational detail or new timetable accompanied the remarks.