Iran has announced plans to introduce a new mechanism to regulate maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important routes for global energy transportation.
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Ebrahim Azizi, spokesperson for Iran’s National Security and Foreign Policy Committee, said the proposed framework would manage vessel movement along a designated route and is expected to be officially unveiled in the near future.
According to Azizi, the system has been developed within the framework of national sovereignty and international trade security, and will function as a professional maritime traffic management mechanism for ships passing through the strategic waterway.
He stated that the proposed arrangement would apply to commercial vessels and ships cooperating with Iran, adding that access to the designated route would depend on participation in the system.
Azizi further indicated that service charges would be introduced for specialized facilities and operational support provided under the mechanism, suggesting a structured fee-based model for maritime passage.
Meanwhile, Abbas Araghchi said Tehran is consulting with Oman on an appropriate framework for managing the Strait of Hormuz, noting that both countries share territorial waters surrounding the strategic passage.
Araghchi stated that management of the waterway should be addressed through bilateral cooperation between Iran and Oman. Oman has not yet issued a public response to the proposal.
The Strait of Hormuz remains one of the world’s most vital energy corridors, with approximately 20 percent of global oil and gas shipments passing through the route, making it critical for international energy and trade markets.
