Iran to Unveil New Traffic Control System for Strait of Hormuz, Restricting Access

Iran Prepares to Launch Controlled Passage in Strategic Strait

Tehran has finalized a dedicated traffic management system for the Strait of Hormuz, with an official announcement expected shortly, according to a senior Iranian security official.

Key Features: Access, Fees, and Exclusions

The new framework is positioned as a professional solution safeguarding national interests and international maritime safety. Its operational pillars are:

• Restricted Access: The system will be accessible only to commercial vessels and entities that cooperate with Iranian authorities.
• Fee-Based Service： Users will be required to pay necessary fees in exchange for professional navigation and safety services provided under the mechanism.
• Continued Ban: Iran reaffirmed that the route remains closed to participants of the US "Freedom Program."

This move is widely seen as an effort by Iran to formalize and strengthen its administrative control over the critical global oil transit chokepoint.