Adedokun Waliyu 
Iran has announced alternative routes for ships travelling through the Strait of Hormuz, citing the risk of sea mines in the main navigation zone of the vital waterway.
Tehran agreed to temporarily reopen the strait—through which about one-fifth of the world’s oil supply passes—as part of a two-week truce.
According to a statement by Iran’s Revolutionary Guards, all ships intending to transit the strait have been advised to use alternative routes to ensure maritime safety and avoid possible collisions with sea mines.
The statement also included guidance on alternative entry and exit routes through the strait.
The United States and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire shortly before a deadline issued by Donald Trump for Iran to comply with demands to reopen the waterway.
Iran had effectively blocked the critical shipping route since early March, triggering a surge in global energy prices.
