Iran Sets Up New Hormuz Agency to Vet Ships and Collect Tolls
The agency requires ships to submit ownership, crew and cargo data before transit as traffic falls to 40 crossings a week, Lloyd’s List said.
- Iran established a new government agency Thursday to vet and tax vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz, with shipping data firm Lloyd's List Intelligence reporting the Persian Gulf Strait Authority emailed application forms to ships seeking passage.
- Since the conflict began February 28 with U.S. and Israeli strikes, Iran has effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz while blockading Iranian ports; a ceasefire between the countries has largely held since April 8.
- Maritime law experts dispute Iran's authority, citing the United Nations Law of the Sea treaty requiring peaceful passage, while the agency formalizes existing vetting practices and imposes taxes on some vessels.
- Saudi Arabia refused to support President Donald Trump's military effort to reopen the strait, messaging Iran the kingdom would not allow U.S. use of its territories, while Pakistan intensified mediation efforts.
- Iran has 'strongly rejected' U.S. proposals on uranium enrichment and sanctions relief, as Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei directs negotiations; Trump suspended military operation Project Freedom on Tuesday to allow diplomatic discussions.
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Tehran sends application forms to ships that want to cross the Strait. The ceasefire between the US and Iran is fragile.
The situation in the Strait of Ormuz remains particularly precarious despite the ceasefire that came into effect a month ago, and maritime traffic is still almost paralysed.
Iran has established an authority to collect tolls from ships wishing to sail through the Strait of Hormuz, reports the shipping trade journal Lloyd's List. Tehran's plan for a toll previously faced significant criticism because it violates international law, which stipulates free passage.
Iran creates agency to collect Strait of Hormuz tolls, shipping journal says
The new mechanism comes as Trump paused a short-lived operation seeking to force open the Strait of Hormuz to merchant ships, citing hopes that a deal with Iran was imminent
Iran maintains pressure on the United States by announcing economic control of this strategic maritime axis on Friday.
Iran Touts Control of Strait With Shipping Rules
Iran has put a formal layer on a power play it's been making in the Strait of Hormuz. A new "Vessel Information Declaration" issued by its new Persian Gulf Strait Authority requires ships to submit detailed data on ownership, crew, and cargo before entering the chokepoint, according to documents seen...
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