The Iranian authorities announced the imposition of a transit fee on ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, and the US military plans to conduct a ground operation
The Iranian authorities announced that they will impose a transit fee on ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz. This safe passage is limited to carriers approved by Tehran. As of now, at least nine ships not related to the United States, Israel, and their allies have passed through this "safe passage." However, it remains unclear how many of these ships have paid for the transit permit, as some cases were released through diplomatic intervention alone.
This route passes near the Larak Island area, where the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and port service departments visually identify passing vessels. Notably, the $2 million transit fee for using this route must be paid after prior agreement with Tehran. Although the Iranian government has made safety assurances, some shipowners remain concerned that high-level decisions may not be able to restrain "fear of accidental gunfire."
The US clearly has not abandoned its high-risk strategy, planning to use the Marine Corps to seize Iranian islands to open the Strait of Hormuz. The United States has deployed the 31st Marine Expeditionary Force to the Middle East, with a force of 2,500 personnel. According to U.S. media reports, the expeditionary force aboard the amphibious assault ship "USS Tripoli" will arrive in the Middle East region within 5 to 7 days. The most likely target of this U.S. Marine Corps operation is Khark Island.
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