The U.S. government has banned all agreements with Iran regarding passage through the Hormuz Strait, regardless of whether tolls are paid.
According to an updated statement from the U.S. Treasury Department on May 29, "Americans should not utilize any services provided by the Iranian government, including safe passage services, regardless of toll payment."
This move signifies a prohibition on contacting the Iranian government or seeking safety assurances for passage, reflecting a refusal to acknowledge Iran's control over the strait.
Previously, Iran had effectively blocked the Hormuz Strait following the outbreak of war, establishing the Persian Gulf Shipping Authority (PGSA) to manage passage and imposing tolls of up to $2 million per vessel.
The Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has added individuals and entities cooperating with the PGSA to its Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) list, intensifying pressure on Iran's maritime control system.
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