Iran Tightens Control of the Strait of Hormuz: Demands Vessel List and Imposes Fees on High-Value Ships, Putting Pressure on Asian Energy

BlockBeats News, March 25th. According to sources familiar with the matter, Iran is reportedly strengthening its control over the Strait of Hormuz through a semi-official mechanism, requiring transiting vessels to submit a list of crew and cargo, and imposing fees on some high-value cargo ships.

The report said that relevant approvals need to be obtained from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps of Iran, and the fees are mostly communicated through intermediaries, mainly targeting oil tankers and liquefied gas transport ships. Currently, the passage through the waterway is restricted, with a significant reduction in the number of passing vessels, most of which are related to Iran or friendly countries.

Despite Iran's official claim that the waterway is "still open," actual traffic has not yet returned to normal. As a result, several Asian countries are experiencing pressure on their energy supply, with issues of liquefied petroleum gas shortages emerging in countries like India.

Analysis indicates that as regional conflicts continue to escalate, the uncertainty surrounding the global key energy passage of the Strait of Hormuz is intensifying.