Iranian Navy: Ships still need permission to pass through the Strait of Hormuz Odaily Planet Daily reported that the Iranian Navy informed ships anchored near the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday morning local time that permission from Iran is still required to pass through the strait. A recording shared by a crew member shows: 'All ships must obtain permission from the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy to pass through the strait. Any ship attempting to cross without permission will be destroyed.' This information is broadcasted to the ships via radio. President Trump has stated that he has agreed to suspend strikes against Iran for two weeks, on the condition that the strait can be fully, immediately, and safely reopened. The Iranian government has sent a signal that it intends to continue exerting influence on the waterway. According to photos and videos shared by the crew, there are still fighter jets hovering over the Persian Gulf. Most ships are still anchored. (Wall Street Journal)