Iran Media: Strait of Hormuz Entry and Exit Routes to Be Temporarily Separated, Followed by Central Route Only

Following negotiations between Iran and Oman, navigation through the Strait of Hormuz will take place for a specific period through Iran's northern route and Oman's southern route, and thereafter solely through the central route of the strait, Iran's Fars News Agency reported on the 6th local time.

According to a source within the Iranian Foreign Ministry, under the framework of negotiations between Iran and Oman, ships will enter the Strait of Hormuz through the northern shipping lane adjacent to the Iranian coast and exit through the southern shipping lane adjacent to the Omani coast for a designated period.

Once this period expires, vessel movement through both the northern and southern routes will be completely suspended, and all transit will be conducted exclusively via the central shipping lane.

The agency reported that Iran will be exclusively responsible for managing vessels entering the strait, while the management of departing ships will be handled jointly by Iran and Oman.

Navigation fees imposed on vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz are scheduled to be set as part of service-related billing costs.

The source explained, "Reports claiming there are disagreements between Iran and Oman regarding the toll rate based on the value of the cargo loaded on vessels (7% or 3% of the cargo value) are not true," adding that "the fees will vary depending on several variables, including the level of services provided by Iran."

The news agency also reported that the National Security Commission of the Iranian Parliament (Majlis) is reviewing a draft bill titled "Strategic Measures to Ensure Security and Sustainable Development in the Strait of Hormuz and the Persian Gulf."

According to the draft disclosed by parliamentarian Alireza Salimi, a member of the parliamentary presidium, navigation through the Strait of Hormuz will be completely prohibited for vessels belonging to hostile nations, including the United States and Israel.

In addition, cargo related to Israel, regardless of whether it consists of military supplies or civilian goods, will not be allowed to pass through the region, and vessels or cargo that have participated in actions against the "Axis of Resistance" will also be subject to navigation bans.

Nations and individuals that have inflicted damage on Iran will not receive permission to navigate the Strait of Hormuz and the Persian Gulf until they compensate for such damages, and the bill also includes a provision to impose fines of up to 20 percent of the cargo value in the event of a violation.

The Iranian government, in cooperation with the military, is required to mandatorily perform tasks such as navigational guidance, vessel traffic monitoring, and the protection of security and the environment in the Persian Gulf.

Fars News Agency explained that the draft containing these measures is currently in the stage of expert review, and the parliament has requested experts to submit their opinions to enhance the completeness of the bill.
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