Tehran: Twenty-five ships passed through the Strait of Hormuz in the past 24 hours in coordination with Iranian authorities, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy announced. This movement involved oil tankers, container ships, and other commercial vessels that transited the crucial waterway after obtaining permission and ensuring security with the IRGC Navy.

According to Anadolu Agency, the vessels' passage comes amid ongoing regional tensions after the US and Israel launched strikes against Iran in late February. Tehran responded with attacks targeting Israel and US allies in the Gulf, which included the temporary closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Despite a ceasefire that took effect on April 8, talks mediated by Pakistan in Islamabad failed to achieve a lasting resolution.

The situation saw a temporary reprieve as US President Donald Trump extended the truce indefinitely while continuing a blockade on ships traveling to or from Iranian ports via the Strait of Hormuz. Efforts for a permanent end to the conflict are ongoing, with the Pakistani army chief currently in Tehran to help prevent further escalation.

The Strait of Hormuz, which previously handled nearly one-fifth of the world's energy supplies, remains a focal point of concern for global energy markets. As diplomatic measures continue, disruptions in Gulf shipping persist, highlighting the fragile nature of the current peace and its implications on global energy stability.