Iran warned on Sunday that vessels accused of violating its transit rules in the Strait of Hormuz could face penalties including detention or confiscation, signaling potential risks for shipping through one of the world’s most strategically important waterways.
In a series of posts on X, Iran’s state-controlled Persian Gulf Strait Authority (PGSA) said vessels that violate what it described as Iranian arrangements governing transit through the Strait of Hormuz could face “fines, seizure, or confiscation” during future passages.
The authority urged cargo owners shipping to or from the Persian Gulf to review what it called a “Non-Compliant Vessels” list before chartering ships in order to avoid potential issues.
