The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has announced that as of today, any vessel wishing to transit the Strait of Hormuz must first coordinate with the Iranian Armed Forces and pay a transit fee before entering the waterway, according to a report. The move is the latest in a series of IRGC declarations tightening control over the strategic chokepoint in recent weeks.
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced on Monday that all vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz must now coordinate with the Iranian Armed Forces and pay a transit fee before entering the strait. The statement, reported by the Israeli Telegram news channel Only Net News, marks a further escalation in Tehran's unilateral control over the vital waterway.
The Zioneer has previously reported on several IRGC declarations regarding the Strait of Hormuz over the past month. On June 11, the IRGC placed its missile units on operational readiness. On June 19, it tightened transit rules with mandatory insurance and threats of IRGC Navy sanctions. On June 20, the IRGC declared the strait closed to Israel-linked vessels. On June 22, it announced a closure after Iran's World Cup disqualification. On June 25, it asserted full control with threats of fire on unauthorized vessels. On June 26, the IRGC Navy claimed exclusive authority over transit routes. And on June 30, the IRGC threatened to re-close the strait unless it received sole control guarantees, according to the Wall Street Journal.
It remains unclear how the new fee and coordination requirement will be enforced, whether it applies to all vessels regardless of flag, and how international shipping and navies will respond. The IRGC's statement did not specify the amount of the fee or the mechanism for coordination.
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