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Qatar fully restores Gulf maritime traffic

Entities: Iran Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei · Qatar · Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps · Qatar Ministry of Transport · United States

Overview

Qatar’s Ministry of Transport confirmed on 25 July 2026 that all vessels – commercial, recreational and fishing – will be allowed to navigate the Strait of Hormuz from 26 July, ending the suspension that began on 12 July after Iranian attacks heightened U.S.–Iran tensions. A limited reopening announced on 21 July covered only coastal routes; the 26 July decision restores full navigation across the Gulf, the Persian Gulf and the Red Sea. The ministry urged ship owners and crews to obey maritime rules and keep safety equipment on board.

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps intercepted six ships attempting an “illegal and unsafe” route through the strait, forcing them back to the Persian Gulf; one vessel struck a naval mine and another suffered an accident after warning shots were fired. Technical talks between Iran and Oman continued in Tehran, showing progress on safer navigation mechanisms. Oman warned that a ship it identified as flying its flag had been fraudulently registered and was attacked by Iran.

Saudi Arabia and Oman reiterated the importance of freedom of navigation, and Mozambique’s maritime authority noted a flag‑fraud incident involving a vessel in the Hormuz corridor. The ministry cautioned that military risks and war‑risk insurance considerations remain, and that safety standards must be strictly observed as regional tensions persist.

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.

[● 5 SOURCES] Qatar will resume full maritime traffic for all vessel types on 26 July 2026. (Qatar Ministry of Transport announcement)
[● 4 SOURCES] The ministry urged vessels to comply with maritime rules and ensure safety equipment before and during voyages. (Qatar Ministry of Transport)
[● 4 SOURCES] Iran’s Revolutionary Guard intercepted six ships attempting to use an illegal route in the Strait of Hormuz, returning them to the Persian Gulf. (Iranian state media (Fars, Tasnim))
[● 4 SOURCES] Oman and Iran held technical talks in Tehran to discuss safe navigation through the Strait of Hormuz. (Iranian Foreign Ministry (IRNA) and Omani officials)
[● 3 SOURCES] The suspension of maritime traffic in Qatar began on 12 July 2026 due to Iranian attacks. (Qatar Ministry of Transport announcement)
[● 3 SOURCES] The suspension lasted more than ten days. (Qatar Ministry of Transport)
[● 3 SOURCES] One of the intercepted vessels suffered an accident during the Iranian intervention. (Iranian state media (Fars))
[● 2 SOURCES] A partial reopening of limited coastal maritime routes was announced on 21 July 2026. (Qatar Ministry of Transport)
[● 2 SOURCES] One of the intercepted vessels suffered an accident after striking a naval mine in the Strait of Hormuz. (Iranian state media reports)
[● 2 SOURCES] Iran’s Revolutionary Guard fired warning shots at six vessels attempting to transit the Strait of Hormuz. (Iranian state media (Fars, Tasnim))

Timeline

2 days ago

[INTERNATIONAL] 23 sources
Qatar Restores Full Maritime Traffic Amid Gulf Tensions
Qatar will reopen all maritime traffic on 26 July after a ten‑day suspension, as Iran intercepts six ships in the Strait of Hormuz and Iran‑Oman talks seek safe navigation.
22 days ago

[INTERNATIONAL] 3 sources
Qatar Restores Full Maritime Traffic in Strait of Hormuz
Qatar’s transport ministry has fully reopened maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, restoring LNG shipments from Ras Laffan after a week‑long halt and amid U.S. and Iranian navigation disputes.

Sources

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