Iran State TV Claims Unverified Text Gives Tehran Full Control Over Strait of Hormuz
Iran state TV says it obtained an unofficial text of a memorandum of understanding with the U.S. The text would give Iran authority over vessel types, routes, and fees in the Strait of Hormuz.
vanguardngr.comU.S. The text outlines Iranian authority over traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. According to the report, Iran would determine the nature of vessels permitted to transit the strait.
The same text states that Iran would set the route and fees for passage. The report did not provide the full document or indicate when any formal agreement might be signed. @zerohedge reported the claims from Iran state TV.
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