Iran Launches Website to Regulate Strait of Hormuz Traffic

Iran has introduced a new website as part of a system designed to regulate maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping route for global oil transit. According to Iranian state media, the new platform will formalize Iran's oversight of vessels passing through the strait.

Ships intending to navigate the strait will receive official instructions via email, detailing rules required for passage. Reports suggest that operations have already begun, with indications that Iran plans to impose charges on vessels using the route.

The website reportedly features a welcome message identifying the system as part of Iran's maritime governance framework, reinforcing its claim of sovereign authority over the strait. This move has drawn renewed concerns from the United States and allied countries, which have repeatedly warned against Iran's attempts to control and tax passage through the strait, describing such actions as inconsistent with international maritime law.

Iranian lawmakers have reportedly approved a framework allowing the country to levy charges on ship traffic, which is expected to heighten geopolitical tensions in the region.