Iran: Strait of Hormuz Open Free of Charge for 60 Days

en.Wedoany.com Reported - Iran's Permanent Representative to the United Nations Office at Geneva, Ali Bahreini, stated on June 23 that the Strait of Hormuz is now fully open to commercial vessels, with no fees charged.

Bahreini, responding to questions from the United Nations Correspondents Association in Geneva regarding the negotiations between Iran and the United States, said that the Strait of Hormuz is now open for 60 days, during which no fees will be charged. Additionally, both Iran and the U.S. have decided to establish a communication mechanism on this issue to monitor and resolve any potential problems. After 60 days, the specific status of the strait's opening will be determined by the outcome of negotiations between Iran and the U.S.

Negotiators from Iran and the U.S. concluded the first round of talks on June 22 in Bürgenstock, Switzerland, regarding the implementation of the memorandum of understanding signed by both sides last week.

Bahreini stated that according to this memorandum, the U.S. should unfreeze Iran's assets, and Iran should have full rights to use its frozen assets abroad. He said, "Iran is the only country entitled to decide how to dispose of these assets, and no other country or entity has the right to interfere."

Bahreini refuted the U.S. claim that Iran had agreed to invite International Atomic Energy Agency inspectors back into the country for inspections, noting that discussions on Iran's nuclear activities will take place in the next phase.

"There is currently no such decision, nor even such discussions," Bahreini said. "Therefore, any news suggesting that Iran might allow inspectors to enter is incorrect."

The International Maritime Organization announced on June 23 the launch of a plan to evacuate stranded seafarers in the Strait of Hormuz region.

IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez said in a statement that the organization will work closely with regional coastal states such as Iran and Oman, the United States, and the international shipping industry to evacuate over 11,000 seafarers currently stranded in the Strait of Hormuz region.

Dominguez stated that months of conflict have caused immense suffering for a large number of seafarers and impacted global trade. He welcomed the signing of the memorandum of understanding between the U.S. and Iran, calling it an important step toward restoring maritime security in the region and ending attacks on civilian vessels.

Dominguez said the IMO has obtained the necessary security guarantees to implement the evacuation plan and has fully verified safe navigation conditions in the relevant waters to ensure the plan proceeds smoothly. He emphasized that the IMO remains committed to safeguarding seafarer safety and maintaining the smooth flow of global trade.

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