, April 17 -- Vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz will require permission from Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), a senior Iranian military official said on state television.

However, a separate Iranian official told that all commercial vessels, including US-flagged ships, are allowed to pass through the strait, while naval vessels will not be granted transit, reports Al Jazeera.

Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump claimed that Iran has agreed to "never" close the strategic waterway again.

In a social media post, Trump said, "It will no longer be used as a weapon against the World!"

Earlier, both Iran and the United States said the strait has been reopened and is fully operational for commercial shipping after nearl...