Iran has ordered its Strait authority to speed up approvals for ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, according to a statement from the country’s Supreme National Security Council.
The move is part of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed between Tehran and Washington, state media reported.
The Persian Gulf Strait Authority will now issue faster authorisations for vessels seeking to transit the waterway.
Iran also said measures related to mine clearance will be carried out under the Islamabad MoU framework. However, ships must still follow the routes and timings set by the authority.
Iran has also introduced a temporary 60-day waiver on passage fees for foreign vessels, with the government covering the costs during this period, according to reports.
The Strait of Hormuz is a key route for global oil and cargo shipments, making any change in its operating rules important for international shipping and energy trade.
In a separate update, the US-led Combined Maritime Forces’ Joint
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