Iran to unveil mechanism to manage Strait of Hormuz traffic for ships
The Jerusalem Post • • nation
Key Points:
- Iran has developed a new mechanism to manage traffic through the Strait of Hormuz along a designated route, aiming to ensure the security of international trade, according to Ebrahim Azizi, head of the Iranian parliament's national security committee.
- The mechanism will offer specialized services for commercial vessels cooperating with Iran, with fees charged for transit, while excluding operators linked to the US's paused Project Freedom.
- US President Donald Trump indicated he might renew Project Freedom, which was paused in May due to progress in US-Iran peace talks, with potential plans to expand its scope beyond escorting vessels.
- Iran has strongly opposed US involvement in the Strait, warning that any American interference will be considered a violation of the ceasefire agreement between the two countries.