Iran announces a 'gesture of goodwill' in the Strait of Hormuz
[89460] Iran announces a "gesture of goodwill" in the Strait of Hormuz
Iran announced that for the next 60 days, no transit fees will be collected from ships in the Strait of Hormuz, while requiring the submission of requests to a special directorate it has established.
Iran announces a "gesture of goodwill" in the Strait of Hormuz
Tehran announced today, June 18, 2026, a surprising move in the Strait of Hormuz: a temporary cancellation of transit fees for ships for the next 60 days. According to reports, Iran commits to covering the security transit costs itself.
According to Abu Ali Express, a channel known for its critical stance towards Iran and the Ayatollah regime, this is a move being presented as a "gesture of goodwill." However, the report emphasizes a key condition: every ship requesting to pass through the strait will be required to submit a formal application to the "Strait of Hormuz Directorate" established by Iran, a move that may indicate an attempt to increase Iranian control over shipping lanes.
Hadashot 360 | All The News noted that in Tehran, they are presenting the move as the implementation of "agreements reached," and its stated purpose is to "support shipping stability and the continuous flow of international trade." The channel reported that the Iranians plan to absorb the transit costs themselves during this period.
The report was also confirmed by The News Line, which referred to Abu Ali Express's sources and confirmed the technical details regarding the need to submit applications to the new directorate. It appears this is a move intended to demonstrate official Iranian control and presence under the guise of economic relief for the strait's users.