Abbas Aragchi spoke about unblocking the Strait of Hormuz on state television. The list of friendly countries includes: China, Russia, India, Iraq and Pakistan. Iran's foreign minister emphasized that Tehran sees no reason for “enemies” to pass through the key route.
— From our point of view, the Strait of Hormuz is not completely closed. It is closed only to enemies. There is no reason to allow the passage of ships from our enemies and their allies, Aragchi added.
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Iran's new regulations regarding the Strait of Hormuz
Meanwhile, the Iranian parliament is processing regulations on charging fees for the passage of ships through the Strait of Hormuz, PAP reports. “It is completely natural. Like other corridors, when goods pass through the country, customs duties are paid; the Strait of Hormuz is also a corridor. We ensure its security, and it is natural that ships and tankers should pay fees,” said the chairman of Iran's civil affairs commission.
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In response to the Israeli-American airstrikes on Iran that began on February 28, Tehran blocked the Strait of Hormuz, through which approximately 20 percent of the world's exports are normally transported. world volume of crude oil, which contributed to the increase in prices of energy raw materials on world markets.
