Iran Claims Hormuz Not Fully Closed; 'Non-Hostile' Ships May Transit With Coordination, Foreign Ministry Says

Iran's Foreign Ministry stated Hormuz navigation 'has not completely stopped' and continues under 'regulations that consider current circumstances.' Ships deemed 'non-hostile' may transit with coordination from Iranian authorities. This framing sharply contradicts IRGC statements threatening complete closure and suggests internal disagreement between diplomatic and military leadership on Hormuz policy. Arabic-language reporting notes the discrepancy as Iranian strikes simultaneously intensified against Israeli population centers.