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Iran to prioritise ships paying 'costs of security' in Strait of Hormuz
April 19, 2026
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Iran to prioritise ships paying 'costs of security' in Strait of Hormuz Iran will prioritise vessels that pay fees to cross the Strait of Hormuz, a senior Iranian official told CNN. “Given the limitation on the number of vessels that will be allowed to pass, Iran has decided to give priority to those vessels that respond more quickly to the new Strait of Hormuz protocols and pay the costs of security and safety services,” the official said, adding that vessels that do not pay will have their passage “postponed”.
Iran on Saturday reimposed restrictions on ship movements through the strait, citing repeated breaches of trust by the United States in the ceasefire. The official said the prioritisation measure is part of efforts to manage maritime traffic “in light of the new order governing this strait.”
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