Iran to Announce Strait of Hormuz Control System... "Passage Fees to Be Imposed"

Iranian Parliamentary Security Chief: "Will Be Announced Soon"

Iran has announced that it will soon unveil a new control system to manage vessel passage through the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for global oil transportation. There is speculation that the new system may include plans to impose fees on ships.

According to Iranian state broadcaster IRIB and other sources on May 16 (local time), Ebrahim Azizi, Chairman of the National Security and Foreign Policy Committee of the Iranian Parliament, stated, "Within the framework of protecting national sovereignty and ensuring the security of international trade, we have established a specialized mechanism to manage vessel passage through the Strait of Hormuz, and it will be released soon."

Chairman Azizi said, "Only commercial vessels and countries that cooperate with Iran will benefit from the new system," adding, "For the so-called 'Liberation Project' agents, this route will remain closed." He emphasized that "through the new system, Iran will secure its rightful entitlements, such as costs and fees, as compensation for the specialized services provided."

As a result, there are observations that Iran may be planning to impose management costs or separate fees on vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz.

The Strait of Hormuz is a strategic chokepoint through which a significant portion of crude oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports from Middle Eastern oil-producing countries pass. If Iran strengthens its authority over passage or proceeds with imposing fees, it may also impact international shipping and energy markets.

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