Iran says vessels must apply to use the Strait of Hormuz, according to an announcement by Tehran’s Persian Gulf Strait Authority. The demand is framed as a requirement for requesting passage through the strategic waterway that is critical for international shipping in the Persian Gulf. The reporting indicates the move is directed as a “snub” to the UK and other G7 allies, suggesting heightened friction over how maritime access and navigation are managed.
The available accounts focus on the administrative requirement itself—ships must submit an application to transit the strait—and do not provide details on timing, enforcement mechanisms, or how the process would work in practice. Nor do the sources here include responses from the UK, G7 partners, or shipping companies. Overall, the reports present the Iranian position as an additional step for transit, potentially affecting planning and procedures for vessels using the corridor.
