Iran says vessels must obtain its permission and carry mandatory insurance to transit the Strait of Hormuz, an assertion it frames as control over movement through the key energy chokepoint. The proposal comes amid heightened attention to how safe shipping will be handled following an interim US-Iran peace deal intended to reopen the strait.
The US disputes or counters Iran’s position, stating that ships are transiting using a route the US recommends along Oman’s coast. According to the US account cited by multiple outlets, around 20 ships sailed through overnight via that Oman-adjacent route.
The shipping industry is assessing what the practical rules for transit will be, including whether Iran’s proposed fees and insurance requirements will be recognized and complied with by commercial operators. Meanwhile, the broader situation reflects conflicting signals about authority and safety at the strait, as parties navigate post-deal arrangements and seek to determine the operating framework for future transits.
