Tehran intends to allow ships from friendly countries to pass through in exchange for fees.
A senior Iranian official said on Monday that Tehran would allow ships from some friendly countries to pass through the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for paying security fees, as part of its efforts to obtain compensation for the consequences of the war.
The official explained, according to Al Jazeera, that “a number of ships belonging to India, Pakistan, Turkey and France have already obtained permits to cross the strait.”
He stressed that “Iran intends to collect war reparations through these fees,” while also noting that “his country will respond strongly to the targeting of Mahshahr facilities, and will seek to obtain compensation for those attacks through innovative methods.”
Earlier today, Axios, citing four American, Israeli, and regional sources, reported that the United States and Iran are conducting negotiations through regional intermediaries regarding a possible 45-day ceasefire that could pave the way for a permanent agreement to end the war.
The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world’s most important maritime routes for oil and gas transport, as a large percentage of global energy exports pass through it, making any decline in shipping traffic directly impactful on global markets.
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