[Iranian Foreign Ministry Outlines Principles for Passage Through the Strait of Hormuz] BlockBeats News, March 23 — On March 22, the Iranian Foreign Ministry issued a statement asserting that the Strait of Hormuz has not been blocked. Under the premise of adhering to necessary measures taken due to wartime circumstances, vessels can continue to navigate through this waterway. The statement also outlined Iran's principled stance on shipping and navigation safety in the Strait of Hormuz. The statement noted that vessels belonging to the United States, Israel, and other countries involved in acts of aggression do not meet the conditions for normal and non-hostile passage and will be dealt with in accordance with the law by Iran. Vessels from other countries or those associated with them that are non-hostile, as long as they have not participated in or cooperated with actions of aggression against Iran and comply with the safety regulations and measures announced by Iran, may safely pass through the Strait of Hormuz after coordinating with Iranian authorities. The statement emphasized that to fully restore sustainable security and stability in the Strait of Hormuz, military aggression and threats against Iran must cease, actions by the United States and Israel that undermine Iran's stability must stop, and Iran's legitimate interests must be fully respected. (Jin10)