Iran orders swift processing of Strait of Hormuz transit requests

Tehran (ANTARA) - Iran’s highest security body announced on Thursday (18/6) that it has issued orders for the immediate handling of applications from vessels wishing to transit the Strait of Hormund, in line with efforts to realise the objectives of the recently signed memorandum of understanding (MoU) between Tehran and Washington.

The Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) of Iran made the announcement in a statement published by Iranian media a few hours after Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and US President Donald Trump electronically signed the MoU.

The SNSC stated that under the terms of the MoU, vessels applying to transit the Strait of Hormuz will not be charged fees for a period of 60 days, with all associated expenses to be covered by the Iranian government.

Vessels intending to transit the strait are required to submit their applications to the Persian Gulf Strait Authority (PGSA), the SNSC added.

“Given the special situation and several safety risks along that shipping route, and to ensure the security of traffic and prevent maritime accidents, vessels are required to follow the announced routes and at the specified times,” the SNSC explained, while guaranteeing that traffic in the waterway will increase gradually.

The SNSC noted that executive arrangements and technical details regarding navigation through the strait will be announced via the PGSA.

Iran, the United States, and Pakistan announced on Monday (15/6) morning the finalisation of an MoU aimed at ending conflicts on all fronts, including Lebanon. Pezeshkian and Trump electronically signed the MoU on Thursday morning.