For the first time since the ongoing large-scale war with Iran and the de facto blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, a cargo ship related to Western interests has successfully passed through this strategic waterway.
According to information released by the "Bloomberg" agency, a container ship carrying cargo of French companies passed through the strait without any incident and entered safe waters.
This event has attracted special attention from experts because it occurred at a time when tensions in the region have reached their peak and the Strait of Hormuz has been declared a "high-risk zone" for the entire world. Since the beginning of the war, ships related to Western countries have not used this route, and the successful passage of the French ship is seen as a ray of hope for the restoration of maritime trade. Although ballistic missile threats and the active presence of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC or SEPAH) continue in the area, no attack or obstacle was recorded during the ship’s passage.
It is reported that this passage might be the result of behind-the-scenes diplomatic negotiations and could pave the way for other civilian vessels to use this vital waterway in the near future. Currently, the ship continues its movement towards its destination, and international insurance companies are said to reconsider risk levels following this incident./musavat.com