Key facts
- Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps patrolled the Strait of Hormuz.
- Six ships diverted their routes due to the IRGC patrols.
- Two ships sailed towards Iran, and four returned to the Gulf.
- Iran's IRGC navy has been issuing radio warnings to ships.
- Iran announced new service fees for ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
- Iran will offer special terms for allied nations regarding transit fees.
- Qatar resumed all maritime activities on or after June 29.
- Qatar's Transport Ministry urged operators to adhere to safety regulations.
- Maritime trade between Iran and Qatar resumed after a five-month pause.
- Shipping between Iran's Dayyer port and Qatar's Al Ruwais port has resumed.
Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) conducted patrols in the Strait of Hormuz, leading to the diversion of six ships. Two of these vessels altered course to sail towards Iran, while the remaining four turned back into the Gulf. The IRGC navy has been issuing radio warnings to ships that do not follow its designated "safe route." This patrol activity coincides with Iran's announcement of new service fees for vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz, which will include preferential terms for allied nations. These developments occur amidst heightened regional tensions and concerns regarding the security of this critical maritime waterway.
In related news, Qatar has announced the immediate resumption of all maritime activities, rescinding a suspension order that was in place since June 29. The Qatari Transport Ministry has advised operators to strictly adhere to safety regulations. This decision follows a previous incident where a Qatari national died due to regional military operations. Furthermore, maritime trade between Iran and Qatar has resumed after a five-month suspension. Shipping operations between Iran's Dayyer port and Qatar's Al Ruwais port are now active, following coordination between the Iranian embassy in Doha and Qatari authorities.