[Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister: Reports on the closure of the Strait of Hormuz are inaccurate, passage requires permission] Foresight News reports, according to UK ITV News, the Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister stated that the Strait of Hormuz is open to all civilian vessels, and reports of its closure are inaccurate. However, due to mines left over from the war, all vessels need to contact Iranian authorities to receive guidance for safe passage routes. Anyone who communicates with Iranian authorities has been granted passage permission.