Iran plans to tighten its grip on the Strait of Hormuz by imposing new transit fees to regulate the movement of ships through the route. But the country ruled out imposing any “traditional fees” on ships passing through it.Ebrahim Rezaei, spokesman for Iran’s National Security Committee, told Al Jazeera that a law is being drafted to bring charges related to “securing the strait.” He added that ships will not be allowed to pass except after coordination with the Iranian authorities.
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Rezaei also stressed that although “hostile military ships” would not be allowed, especially from the United States and Israel, “friendly” ships could pass, but only with prior coordination.
He added that Iran does not accept any role for the United States in managing or securing the Strait.Iran has said movement through the strait will remain under its control, with ships required to follow specific routes and obtain approval from Tehran.Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqir Qalibaf said: “4- Passage through the Strait of Hormuz will be carried out on the basis of the “specified route” and with “Iranian authorization.”
5- Whether the strait is open or closed and the regulations governing it will be determined on the ground and not through social media.”Meanwhile, Trump said on Friday (local time) that any agreement with Iran would not go into effect until it is fully completed, even as he spoke of progress made by Tehran, Israel and Lebanon.At a Turning Point USA event in Phoenix, Arizona, he said: “This is going to be a wonderful, wonderful day for the world because Iran has just announced that the Strait of Hormuz is fully open and ready for full action and full passage. But the naval blockade imposed by the greatest navy in the world, by the greatest military the world has ever seen, is what we built. During my first term, we built it… We will remain at full power and influence with respect to Iran until the time comes to complete our transaction with Iran.” 100% complete and fully signed.
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Earlier, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Ismail Baghaei explained, “Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz will be allowed along a route pre-determined by Iran.” He added: “If the naval blockade of Iran’s ports continues, Iran will take similar measures,” and said: “Iran is the guardian of the Strait of Hormuz and will show leniency when necessary.”