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Iran Threatens Vessel Charterers as Dispute Over Hormuz Continues
Iran’s PGSA said charterers that force unauthorized transits will be blacklisted as four more vessels were added to its non-compliance list.
The National Security and Foreign Policy Commission passed Article 13, Article 14, and Article 15 of the Strategic Action Bill, authorizing Iran to seize 20% of cargo from vessels violating transit rules in the Strait of Hormuz.
To enforce transit rules, the Bill mandates Special Courts accountable to the General Staff of Armed Forces, with the Defence Ministry required to submit compliance reports every 3 months under Article 15.
The PGSA maintains a Non-Compliance List of vessels violating protocols, warning that listed ships 'shall face restrictions on future passages, including fines, detention, or confiscation.'
At the General Assembly Meeting, President Donald Trump discussed American naval escorts securing oil through the Strait and Hormuz, warning of military measures if no peace agreement is reached.
The Bill must still pass the Iranian Parliament and undergo review by the Constitutional Council before formal implementation becomes law.
An analysis of navigation tracking data revealed that more than half of the vessels on the new Iranian embargo list belonged to Gulf companies headed by Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Kuwait.
The Iranian Authority for the Strait of the Persian Gulf (Pgsa) has launched on X a warning to the shipowners regarding the navigation of the ships through "unauthorized routes" in the Strait of Hormuz. (ANSA)