Iran's Persian Gulf Strait Authority reiterated that transit requests submitted through unofficial channels will not be accepted, and that at least 48 hours' advance notice is required, in a statement from the authority. The notice also said vessels will not be charged any fees for the next 60 days, according to the official statement.
Iran's Persian Gulf Strait Authority issued a renewed warning today (Friday) that vessels seeking to transit the Strait of Hormuz must submit requests exclusively through official channels, rejecting any submissions via unofficial avenues. The authority reiterated the 48-hour advance notice requirement first formalized earlier this week, and confirmed that no fees will be collected for the next 60 days, maintaining the grace period announced previously.
As The Zioneer has reported, the regime has published formal transit procedures, appointed a designated authority, and begun drafting fee structures that could reach up to $2 million per vessel, though the current statement affirms the temporary fee waiver. The announcement follows a series of developments in the strategic waterway, including a formal Iranian claim of US recognition of Tehran's right to collect tolls, and a US Navy confrontation with IRGC vessels near the strait earlier this week.
The repeated emphasis on official channels and the 48-hour window signals that Iran is enforcing the new regulatory framework, even during the no-fee period. It remains unclear how many vessels have submitted requests under the new procedures, or how the system will be enforced against non-compliant ships.
3 developments
- DevelopingIran says it will not collect Strait of Hormuz tolls for 60 days
- StrongIran warns ships using unauthorized routes in Strait of Hormuz face risks, spokesman says
- DevelopingIranian Navy to ships in Strait of Hormuz: You need permission from us, not the idiot's tweets
- StrongIranian Foreign Ministry spokesman: toll collection in Strait of Hormuz continues, contradicting Trump
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