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Iran Plans New Traffic Rules and Fees for Strait of Hormuz

An Iranian lawmaker announced that Tehran will soon introduce a system to direct vessels along designated routes and charge fees for transit through the Strait of Hormuz. The plan excludes operators of Project Freedom and applies only to commercial vessels and parties cooperating with Iran.

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2 sources·May 16, 10:10 AM·1m read
Iran Plans New Traffic Rules and Fees for Strait of Hormuzmanilatimes.net
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An Iranian lawmaker said Tehran will soon unveil a new mechanism to manage traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, including designated routes and service fees. According to Iran, only commercial vessels and parties cooperating with Tehran would benefit from the arrangement.

" Details include directing vessels along a designated route. " There will be fees imposed for vessels who wish to transit safely.

" Iran appears to be proceeding with their Hormuz toll system.

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