Iranian First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref.
Iran announces transit fees for ships passing Hormuz
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Iranian First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref issued an official policy statement declaring that the absolute control and management of the Strait of Hormuz is a sovereign achievement stemming from the "Ramadan War."
Aref emphasized that maintaining authority over the vital maritime choke point carries deep historical and national significance for the country.
He noted that throughout Iran's history, the nation has sacrificed numerous martyrs specifically to expel enemies from the strait and secure its borders.
Safe maritime transit
Establishing a new operational protocol for international shipping, the First Vice President announced that Iran will formally take charge of all administrative and security oversight in the waterway.
"From now on, the management of the Strait of Hormuz will be the responsibility of our country," Aref stated. "We will collect fees in exchange for the services we provide to ships for safe transit through the Strait of Hormuz."
Under this directive, the incoming fee structure is framed explicitly as a mandatory charge tied directly to the active services Iran provides to ensure that commercial vessels navigate the high-consequence shipping corridor safely.
