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Iran's Strait Rule Slashes Traffic, Threatens Oil Flow

5/8/2026

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Iran's Persian Gulf Strait Authority requires a Vessel Information Declaration for all ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz, with non-compliance risking attack.
The declaration must list ship, crew, ownership and cargo details, with errors making the applicant liable.
Iran charges up to $2 million per vessel for passage, a fee prohibited for U.S. persons and entities.
Traffic fell to under 40 ships in the first week of May, threatening oil supplies.

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Story summary

Iran's Persian Gulf Strait Authority requires a Vessel Information Declaration for all ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz, with non-compliance risking attack.
The declaration must list ship, crew, ownership and cargo details, with errors making the applicant liable.
Iran charges up to $2 million per vessel for passage, a fee prohibited for U.S. persons and entities.
Traffic fell to under 40 ships in the first week of May, threatening oil supplies.