According to him, the plan is aimed at resolving a number of issues related to safety in the strait and the environment.
The plan also involves introducing a ban on the passage of ships from the United States, Israel, and countries participating in unilateral sanctions against Iran.
Context
Against the backdrop of the war between the United States and Israel with Iran, the Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz is one of the most important routes for the global oil trade, through which millions of barrels of crude oil and petroleum products pass every day from the Middle East to Asia, Europe and the United States. Oil prices began to grow sharply.
On March 10, information appeared in the media that Iran had allegedly begun mining the strait. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that the Navy The United States will escort tankers from companies that cooperate with the Americans through the Strait of Hormuz.
As reported by Lloyd's List, Iran has begun charging ships for “safe” transit through the Strait of Hormuz. At least one oil tanker operator has already agreed to pay about $2 million for this.
