Iran has called on vessels to obtain prior authorization before transiting the Strait of Hormuz, and is offering free passage for the next 60 days, according to unspecified Iranian statements circulating via official-linked channels. The move formalizes a new clearance regime for the strategic chokepoint, building on earlier Iranian announcements of a 'Persian Strait Authority' and a fee structure of up to $2 million per vessel.
Iran has issued a formal call for all vessels to request prior permission before transiting the Strait of Hormuz, while announcing that passage will be free of charge for the next 60 days. The notice, shared via Iranian-aligned channels on Friday afternoon, appears to operationalize a new regulatory framework that Tehran has been building over recent weeks.
As The Zioneer reported starting Thursday Jun 18 at 21:53 Jerusalem, Iran's Supreme National Security Council published regulations requiring prior clearance for commercial vessels, established the 'Persian Strait Authority' (PGSA.ir), and mandated that vessels submit transit requests and meet requirements set in the memorandum of understanding with the United States. By Thursday evening, the Iranian authority stated it would allow passage for vessels meeting those terms, while an HFI Institute assessment projected the IRGC would limit daily transit to 30–40 ships.
The 60-day free window may be a grace period intended to allow commercial shipping to adjust to the new clearance requirements before toll collection begins. The exact enforcement mechanism — whether the IRGC Navy will physically inspect or turn away vessels that fail to coordinate — has not been detailed in the available statements. The announcement follows a U.S. military warning earlier this week that stranded ships should not attempt crossing without authorization, and a separate assessment that the IRGC may restrict daily passages to 30–40 ships.
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- Internal intake