Iran Implements New Shipping Regulations in Hormuz Strait

New Regulations for Ships in Hormuz Strait

Tehran: Iran has announced that all vessels wishing to transit the Strait of Hormuz must send an email prior to their passage, as reported by local media. According to the Iranian state channel, a 'sovereign governance system' has now been established for this strategic waterway, through which 20% of the world's oil is transported. Shipping companies planning to navigate this route will receive electronic instructions from an address associated with the Persian Gulf Waterway Authority.

The regulations will detail how vessels should proceed, and compliance will be mandatory for all international ships. Reports indicate that ships must make necessary operational adjustments before entering the Hormuz Strait and obtain a 'transit permit.' It is noteworthy that following attacks by Israel and the United States on February 28, Iran had closed the Strait, which has yet to return to normal operations.

Iran to Charge Toll from India
Professor Syed Mohammad Marandi from the University of Tehran stated in an interview with a media outlet that while India is a friend, the toll for Hormuz will apply to all. Professor Marandi is part of the delegation that visited Islamabad for peace talks after the ceasefire with the U.S. He emphasized that there will be no compromise regarding the Hormuz Strait and labeled the UAE as a 'proxy' for the U.S., asserting that Israel will not allow India to maintain good relations with Iran. He expressed optimism about the potential for India-Iran relations to reach historic heights.

Professor Marandi noted that while discussions have taken place allowing Indian vessels to pass through Hormuz, ships from countries that participated in the war against Iran, such as Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, and Kuwait, will face restrictions. When asked if Indian ships would also be subject to tolls and how relations between Iran and India might evolve in the coming months and years, he replied that Iran will charge tolls for every ship passing through Hormuz, with the specifics to be determined by parliament and the government. He highlighted that Iran has invested significantly in securing this route, which was closed due to U.S. actions.

Israel Has Not Benefited India
He further stated, 'We never planned to close the Hormuz Strait, but this war has changed our perspective. There are extraordinary possibilities in Iran-India relations, particularly with the North-South Transport Corridor that offers tremendous potential between Russia and India. However, I believe the Israeli regime does not want good relations between India and Iran. The Israeli regime has not benefited Indians; the economic crisis people are currently facing is due to Israel, which shows no concern for the international community. They are not friends with the American people either.'

Israeli Parliament to Legislate Toll Collection
Press TV reported that Iran's parliament is also considering a law formalizing restrictions on vessels linked to Israel and the U.S. and establishing a toll system for ships not deemed hostile. Additionally, Iran's Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters issued a warning through the official news agency IRNA, stating that any foreign armed forces, particularly aggressive U.S. troops, attempting to approach or enter the Hormuz Strait will be attacked.