Iran's Persian Gulf Strait Authority said a report shows some charterers are forcing vessels to use "illegal routes", exposing ships, owners, masters and crew to financial loss and life-safety risk, and said the practice will severely limit affected vessels' future ability to transit the Strait of Hormuz.

2026-09-27

Iran's Persian Gulf Strait Authority said a report shows some charterers are forcing vessels to use "illegal routes", exposing ships, owners, masters and crew to financial loss and life-safety risk, and said the practice will severely limit affected vessels' future ability to transit the Strait of Hormuz.