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The head of the Reconstruction Committee in the Iranian Shura Council, Mohammad Rezai Kochi, revealed the details of a new strategic plan for managing the Strait of Hormuz, pointing to a set of strict regulatory and security measures governing navigation in the sea lane.
Kochi explained, via the “X” platform, that the plan stipulates completely preventing the crossing of any ships or shipments linked to Israel, in addition to prohibiting the crossing of enemy countries’ ships as determined by the Supreme National Security Council, as well as preventing ships belonging to countries carrying out hostile actions against the “Resistance Front.”
According to the plan, the rest of the ships will be allowed to cross only after obtaining prior authorization and paying specific fees for “guidance, monitoring, and ensuring security,” provided that these fees are paid in the Iranian national currency. It also provides for imposing additional restrictions on countries that participated in previous wars against Iran, as they are required to pay compensation before being allowed to cross.
The provisions also include prohibiting the passage of any ships or entities that impose unilateral sanctions on Iran or carry out hostile actions, in addition to prohibiting the passage of fleets of countries that use designations other than “Persian Gulf” in their official documents.
The plan indicated that the financial revenues resulting from these fees would be allocated to strengthening defense capabilities and improving the conditions of the armed forces, in addition to reconstruction and infrastructure development and supporting citizens’ livelihoods.
Kochi warned that any violation of these rules would lead to punitive measures that include detaining the violating ship, imposing financial fines, and confiscating a percentage of its cargo.
