Iran blacklists 45 tankers in Strait of Hormuz, threatens to fine and confiscate cargo

Iran blacklisted 45 tankers that purportedly violated its protocols when transiting the Strait of Hormuz, threatening to fine the vessels or confiscate their cargo if they did so again.

Iran blacklists 45 tankers in Hormuz escalation Iran said that it has blacklisted 45 tankers for violating its rules to cross the Strait of Hormuz, adding that it would take action against future transits and any vessels transferring loads with them. The announcement comes ahead of Washington's expected announcem

Iran threatens 45 tankers with fines, confiscation in Hormuz escalation  Reuters

Tehran said vessels violated protocols for travelling across waterway and could face fines or confiscation

The warning heightens risks for the charterers and shipowners whose vessels transit through the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway for the world's energy shipments.

By Nidhi Verma and Florence Tan Aug 24 (Reuters) - Iran said it had blacklisted 45 tankers that had broken its rules for crossing the Strait of Hormuz, and would take action against any vessels transferring loads with them, escalating its threats over the key waterway six months into the war. The named vessels could be

The announcement marks another escalation in Iran's efforts to exert greater control over the key waterway.

US president Donald Trump accused Tehran of not being ready to make the ‘right deal’

With Iranian drones threatening tankers in the Persian Gulf, oil companies from Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar and the UAE turned to a workaround: chartering tankers, switching off their transponders and moving crude out of the Gulf under US Navy escort.

Iran gives permission for Iraqi oil tankers to pass through Strait of Hormuz  thenationalnews.com

How ships navigate a deadly maze in the Strait of Hormuz  CNN

Central Command said it has assisted about 1,300 commercial vessels through the contested waterway, where flow remains well below prewar levels

More vessels are navigating the Strait of Hormuz with their location devices turned off to evade attacks by Iran, adding to the threat of collisions.

The crucial waterway's operator says low rainfall caused by the ocean pattern had led to the decision.

At least 15 ships part of stealth operation have been attacked by Iran since beginning of June