Iran plans to charge ships for services in the Strait of Hormuz — The Guardian
Iran is considering imposing fees on ships for services provided during their passage through the Strait of Hormuz, but not for the transit itself.
This is reported by The Guardian.
The bill provides for payment for specific services, including pilotage or ensuring the safety of navigation. In this way, Tehran aims to generate revenue without violating international maritime law.
Ibrahim Azizi, head of Iran’s parliamentary committee on national security, stated that payments must be made in the national currency—the rial. According to him, the country’s armed forces will exercise actual control over the strait.
He also noted that the Iranian military may refuse to allow “hostile vessels” to pass.
According to the publication, this scheme allows Iran to avoid directly charging for passage—which is prohibited by the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea—while still permitting payment for services rendered.
The bill has already been approved by the relevant parliamentary committee and must undergo further stages of approval.
As a reminder, U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed that the Strait of Hormuz will remain blocked to Iranian exports until a full-fledged peace agreement is reached.
Ukraine is ready to deploy at least two mine-sweeping ships to the international operation to clear the Strait of Hormuz of mines.
The Times reported that Ukraine could send all four of its minesweepers, which are based in Britain, to the Strait of Hormuz.
