Ships violating Hormuz transit rules could be seized, Iran warns

Iran warned on Sunday that vessels accused of violating its transit rules in the Strait of Hormuz could face penalties including detention or confiscation, signaling potential risks for shipping through one of the world’s most strategically important waterways. In a series of posts on X, Iran’s state-controlled Persian

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.

Aug 24 (Reuters) - Iran has issued a warning that vessels violating its arrangements for transiting the Strait of Hormuz could face restrictions, including fines, detention, or confiscation, the Persian Gulf Strait Authority wrote in a post on X. The warning heightens risks for the charterers and shipowners whose vesse

Iran warns vessels violating Hormuz transit rules of fines, detention  Reuters

The warning heightens risk for charterers and shipowners that use the waterway.

Iran warns that ships violating Hormuz transit rules risk detention, seizure  Dawn

Less than 20 ships transit Strait of Hormuz over weekend Fewer than 20 vessels have travelled through the Strait of Hormuz during the weekend, data from Kpler showed.  Four vessels crossed the strait on Sunday, with 13 others transiting on Saturday.  The full count remains unclear, as some ships had switched off

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

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