A Thai oil tanker safely transits through the Strait of Hormuz, releasing a limited passage signal for "non-hostile vessels".

According to reports from CCTV News and other media, Thai Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow confirmed on Tuesday that a Thai oil tanker that had been anchored in the Persian Gulf for several days successfully passed through the Strait of Hormuz after negotiations with Iran and Oman. Subsequently, the Thai listed company Bangchak Petroleum issued a statement saying that an oil tanker carrying the company's cargo from the Middle East safely passed through the Strait of Hormuz recently. The ship is currently crossing the Indian Ocean and is expected to deliver crude oil to Thailand in early April. Prior to this, the tanker had been anchored in the Persian Gulf since March 11. (Source: Bangchak Petroleum official website) The Iranian embassy in Thailand also issued a statement saying that the passage was the result of close cooperation between Iran, Thailand, and Oman. As the latest developments unfold, a new passage paradigm is gradually forming in the Strait of Hormuz. According to maritime authority Lloyd's List, Iranian authorities are establishing a "security corridor" for the inspection and clearance of ships. This route will pass through the territorial waters of Iran's Larak Island, where the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Navy and port authorities will visually confirm and assess ships. (Changes in ship routes before and after crossing the strait, source: Lloyd's List) According to the latest information before the article was published, Iran reportedly sent a letter to members of the International Maritime Organization this week stating that "non-hostile ships" can pass through the Strait of Hormuz with coordination with Iranian authorities. Iran reiterated in the letter that ships related to the United States and Israel, as well as ships from other countries involved in attacking Iran, do not qualify for non-hostile passage. This article is reprinted from "Cai Lianshe", author: Shi Zhengcheng; GMTEight editor: Feng Qiuyi.