Iran’s Persian Gulf Strait Administration said on the 20th it has placed 122 vessels on a violations list for passage through the Strait of Hormuz. The agency has taken action against more than 40 ships; 19 are negotiating to avoid listing or to be removed, and two were removed after agreeing to comply with obligations. Nearly 30 vessels have been warned and will be listed if they do not undertake remedial measures; the administration said it will assist vessels that proactively correct breaches

2026-10-20

Iran’s Persian Gulf Strait Administration said on the 20th it has placed 122 vessels on a violations list for passage through the Strait of Hormuz. The agency has taken action against more than 40 ships; 19 are negotiating to avoid listing or to be removed, and two were removed after agreeing to comply with obligations. Nearly 30 vessels have been warned and will be listed if they do not undertake remedial measures; the administration said it will assist vessels that proactively correct breaches. Vessels on the list violated Iran’s transit rules and will face restrictions on future passage.