The threat of Iranian attacks during ​the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran has kept ​most ships from getting through the narrow strait, the conduit for around a fifth of global oil and ​liquefied natural gas supplies, threatening a ​global energy shock.

Ali Mousavi said Tehran was ready to ‌cooperate ⁠with the International Maritime Organisation to improve maritime safety and protect seafarers in the Gulf, adding that ships not linked to “Iran’s enemies” ​could pass ​the strait ⁠by coordinating security and safety arrangements with Tehran.

“Diplomacy remains Iran’s priority. ​However, a complete cessation of aggression ​as ⁠well as mutual trust and confidence are more important,” Mousavi said, adding that Israeli and ⁠U.S. ​attacks against Iran were at ​the “root of the current situation in the Strait of ​Hormuz”.