Summary
- Iran’s Ports and Maritime Organization said transit through the Strait of Hormuz must be carried out in coordination with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).
- Iran said it is tightening control over the Strait of Hormuz and requiring an approval process for some vessels.
- With military tensions persisting in the Middle East, control over the strait could affect crude shipments and energy markets.
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Iran said vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz must coordinate with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, or IRGC, in a move that points to tighter control over the waterway.
Walter Bloomberg reported on April 8 that Iran’s Ports and Maritime Organization said transit through the Strait of Hormuz must be carried out in coordination with the IRGC.
The outlet said one tanker attempting to pass through the strait was turned back toward Gulf waters. No details about the vessel were disclosed.
Iran has recently moved to strengthen its control over traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. Some ships are reportedly being managed through an approval process.
With military tensions persisting in the Middle East, control over the strait is a key variable for crude shipments and energy markets. Any change in transit conditions is being closely watched.
JH Kim
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