Iran's Persian Gulf Straits Administration said on social media on the 19th that, under an Iran‑US memorandum of understanding and directives from relevant authorities, vessels that submit applications within the prescribed timeframe and comply with required precautions will be permitted to transit the Strait of Hormuz.

伊朗“波斯湾海峡管理部门”：必须至少提前48小时提交通行申请。

China's UN ambassador Fu Cong told the Security Council at an open emergency meeting on Gaza's humanitarian situation on the 18th (local time) that Beijing seeks a durable, genuine ceasefire in Gaza. He said recent Middle East tensions have eased and urged preserving that momentum to help resolve other regional hotspots. Fu noted the October Gaza ceasefire agreement but said Israel is continuing to expand military occupation, a development China regards with serious concern. China said force cannot secure lasting peace and called on the parties, especially Israel, to fully comply with the ceasefire and stop actions that violate it. Countries with significant influence over the parties should take more active steps to secure a lasting ceasefire, he added.