[Iran Issues New Rules for Passage Through Strait of Hormuz]
The Persian Gulf Strait Authority of Iran issued a statement on the 23rd, saying that vessels violating Iran's regulations on navigation in the Strait of Hormuz will face restrictive measures such as fines, detention, or confiscation. The statement said that cargo owners traveling to and from the Persian Gulf must consult the "List of Violating Vessels" published by the Persian Gulf Strait Authority before chartering a ship to avoid potential problems. The statement said that from now on, any vessel that cooperates with a "violating vessel" will also be added to the list. To have a vessel removed from the list, a formal application with reasons must be submitted to the Persian Gulf Strait Authority.