Over 100 ships seek Hormuz passage under Iran’s new transit rules

(Tehran Ana)- An Iranian official said more than 100 vessels have applied to pass through the Strait of Hormuz under a newly introduced protocol, with approvals to be granted selectively based on political, economic, and security considerations.

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The official pointed to the significant rise in the prices of oil and its derivatives, chemical fertilizers, and other goods following the war imposed on Iran by the United States and Israel.

He added that the increase in prices stands in contrast to the tens of billions of dollars in financial damage and the irreparable human costs borne by Iran, and that part of these price increases should now be used to offset the costs of the imposed war.

The official explained that more than 100 vessels of various nationalities have so far submitted written requests to transit the strait under the new protocol, and that these requests are currently under review and being prioritized.

Referring to the specific security conditions governing the strait and the possibility of unforeseen developments, the official emphasized that the number of vessels that can safely transit under the new protocol is currently limited. Therefore, applications will be ranked based on political, economic, and security priorities.