Possible Strait of Hormuz Deal, a Large Attack in Yemen and Other Mideast News
Iranian state media said the plan would bar U.S. and Israeli ships and impose fines of up to 20% of cargo value.
- On Thursday, Iran's parliamentary National Security Committee began reviewing a strategic plan to bar American and Israeli vessels from the Strait of Hormuz, according to Tasnim news agency.
- This proposal remains a domestic review separate from ongoing negotiations between Iran and Oman, where Tehran and Muscat are reportedly discussing a phased arrangement for maritime traffic.
- Vessels linked to hostile states, including those involved in operations against the Iran-led "axis of resistance," face denied passage and fines reaching 20% of their cargo's value under the reported plan.
- Late Wednesday, President Donald Trump noted talks are "working out quite well" but warned strikes could resume if negotiations fail, saying "We are ready to go."
- Public confirmation of the strategic plan remains pending as it undergoes Iranian leadership review, with President Masoud Pezeshkian describing communication with Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei as "very difficult.
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Iran weighs fines up to 20%, vessel ban for ‘hostile’ ships in Hormuz
An Iranian parliamentary committee is reviewing a bill to bar hostile vessels from the Strait of Hormuz. This preliminary legislation proposes significant fines for any ships violating these new restrictions. The draft bill is currently undergoing expert review and recommendations are being sought. Specialists have been invited to submit their suggestions before the draft is finalized. This proposed measure could impact international maritime tr…
Oil prices jump as Iran weighs ban of U.S. ships from Hormuz; Houthis attack Saudi forces in Yemen
Crude oil prices jumped as Iran reportedly considers a draft plan that restricts ship traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, prompting concerns about the viability of a deal to reopen the strait.
Tehran provokes while it is ready the understanding with the Oman in order to restart the traffic in the Strait: "But not to the American and Israeli ships"
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