[Iranian Military Only Allows Ships to Pass Through Hormuz Strait via Southern Route of Larak Island] Golden Finance reported on June 29 that the Iranian military announced on the afternoon of June 29 local time that all ships passing through the Hormuz Strait are only permitted to transit via the southern route of Larak Island. Previously, Iran had issued a statement on June 28 indicating that ships passing through the Hormuz Strait must still coordinate with the Revolutionary Guard. The safest route for ships entering the Persian Gulf is located south of Hormuz Island, while ships leaving the Persian Gulf should opt for the southern route of Larak Island. (CCTV News)