The Iranian military only allows ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz via the southern route of Larak Island.

```htmlGolden Ten Data reported on June 29 that on the afternoon of the 29th local time, the Iranian military announced that all ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz are only permitted to navigate via the southern route of Larak Island. Previously, Iran had stated on the 28th that vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz still need to coordinate with the Revolutionary Guard, the safest route for ships entering the Persian Gulf is south of Hormuz Island, and vessels leaving the Persian Gulf should take the southern route of Larak Island.```