Iran creates agency for Strait of Hormuz tolls as it reviews US plan to end war
Tehran’s move could squeeze global trade further as hundreds of ships remain stuck in the Persian Gulf, a shipping data company reported.
- 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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Iran is setting up an agency to tax ships passing through Hormuz even as it negotiates a peace deal
Iran has created a government agency to vet and tax vessels seeking passage through the crucial Strait of Hormuz, a shipping data company reported Thursday, as Tehran said it was reviewing the latest U.S. proposals for ending the war. The Iranian effort to formalize control over the channel raised new concerns about international shipping, with hundreds of commercial ships bottled up in the Persian Gulf and unable to reach the open sea. Still, h…
Iran sets up new shipping control agency for Hormuz as it reviews US peace proposal
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Iran has created a government agency to vet and tax vessels seeking passage through the crucial Strait of Hormuz, a shipping data company reported Thursday, as Tehran said it was reviewing the latest U.S. proposals for ending the war. The Iranian effort to formalize control over the channel raised new concerns about international shipping, with hundreds of commercial ships bottled up in the Persian Gulf and unable t…
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US military says it intercepted Iranian attacks on 3 Navy ships in Strait of Hormuz
The U.S. military says that it intercepted Iranian attacks on three U.S. Navy ships as they transited the Strait of Hormuz and “targeted Iranian military facilities responsible for attacking U.S. forces.”
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