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18 Jun 2026, 19:01

Statement of the Supreme National Security Council
Government sources:

🔹 In accordance with paragraph 5 of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding, commercial vessels wishing to transit the Strait of Hormuz must submit their requests to the Persian Gulf Waterway Management (PGSA.ir).

🔹 According to the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding, for a period of sixty days, no fees will be charged to applicants, and these costs will be covered by the government of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

🔹 Accordingly, the Persian Gulf Waterway Management has been instructed to process and respond to requests swiftly and as a priority in order to achieve the objectives of the memorandum.

🔹 Given the specific conditions and the presence of certain safety hazards along the transit route, and due to the necessity of ensuring safe passage and preventing maritime incidents, vessels must transit at the announced route and time to gradually increase the possibility of navigation.

🔹 The executive arrangements and technical details for transiting the Strait of Hormuz will be announced through the Persian Gulf Waterway Management.

🔹 Regarding other issues, including mine clearance, necessary actions will be taken in accordance with paragraph 5 of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding.

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