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Vessels Intending to Cross Strait of Hormuz Must Obtain Permission From Iran: IRGC Navy Commander
Iran permits India-flagged tankers after diplomatic talks, while vessels linked to the US, EU, and Israel remain restricted amid heightened regional tensions.
- Requiring permission to cross, the IRGC naval commander said ships must obtain Iran's approval to transit the Strait of Hormuz.
- After US-Israeli strikes, maritime traffic slowed dramatically, as the IRGC navy commander said vessels must obtain permission from Iran to cross the Strait of Hormuz.
- Diplomatic talks between India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi preceded safe passage for India-flagged tankers Pushpak and Parimal, and a Liberian-flagged tanker cleared the strait two days ago.
- Allowing India-flagged tankers provided major relief to India amid a deepening global energy crisis, while disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz pushed oil prices higher in global energy markets.
- Vessels linked to the United States, European Union countries and Israel continue to face restrictions amid heightened tensions, and Iran warned unauthorized ships risk being targeted by Iranian forces.
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Ships must coordinate with Iran’s navy to pass through Strait of Hormuz, foreign ministry says
DUBAI, March 12 - Ships must coordinate with Iran's navy to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, the country's foreign ministry spokesperson said in comments carried by Mehr news agency on Thursday. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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