“Iran Prepares Hormuz Control Mechanism”: New Strait Rules Could Shake Global Energy Markets
Iran’s Parliamentary National Security Committee says Tehran has prepared a new mechanism to manage traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, with full details expected soon.
According to the statement:
• Traffic will move through designated routes controlled by Iran
• Only commercial vessels and parties cooperating with Tehran will benefit
• Professional service fees will reportedly be charged for passage
• Access will remain closed to operators linked to the so called “Freedom Project”
The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world’s most critical energy chokepoints, carrying a massive share of global oil and LNG exports.
Markets are now watching whether the move signals tighter Iranian control over regional shipping, a development that could sharply impact oil prices, inflation expectations, and crypto market volatility.