The oil tanker 'Zouzou N,' which passed through the Hormuz Strait in April, is unloading oil at a marine oil transfer facility off the coast of Onsan, Ulsan, on the 13th. [Photo=Yonhap News]
Iran has intensified its control over shipping in the Hormuz Strait by effectively requiring prior approval for vessels passing through the strategic waterway.
On May 22, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy announced that "35 vessels, including oil tankers and container ships, have passed through the Hormuz Strait in the past 24 hours."
The IRGC claimed that all these ships navigated approved routes with Iranian authorization, stating, "While U.S. military actions have destabilized the Hormuz Strait, the IRGC Navy has established safe routes to ensure the continuity of international trade."
Iran has recently emphasized that vessels must obtain approval from its military and relevant authorities to transit the Hormuz Strait.
On the same day, Iran's state-run Press TV released a video outlining the "guidelines for passing through the Hormuz Strait," detailing specific transit procedures.
According to the video, vessels must submit their information via email to the newly established Persian Gulf Shipping Authority (PGSA) to receive prior approval, and may need to pay a toll if required. The video also included a warning that unauthorized navigation or deviation from designated routes would result in a firm response.
On May 22, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy announced that "35 vessels, including oil tankers and container ships, have passed through the Hormuz Strait in the past 24 hours."
The IRGC claimed that all these ships navigated approved routes with Iranian authorization, stating, "While U.S. military actions have destabilized the Hormuz Strait, the IRGC Navy has established safe routes to ensure the continuity of international trade."
Iran has recently emphasized that vessels must obtain approval from its military and relevant authorities to transit the Hormuz Strait.
On the same day, Iran's state-run Press TV released a video outlining the "guidelines for passing through the Hormuz Strait," detailing specific transit procedures.
According to the video, vessels must submit their information via email to the newly established Persian Gulf Shipping Authority (PGSA) to receive prior approval, and may need to pay a toll if required. The video also included a warning that unauthorized navigation or deviation from designated routes would result in a firm response.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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