The Iranian government has exempted India, China, Iraq, and Qatar from maritime restrictions imposed on shipping transiting through the Strait of Hormuz.
Sea-news.az reports citing the “Azad Iran” Telegram channel, with reference to Amir Hayat Moghaddam, Deputy Chairman of the National Security and Foreign Policy Commission of the Iranian Parliament.
According to Moghaddam, commercial vessels belonging to these designated nations may now navigate through the Strait of Hormuz without restriction. The lawmaker added that the United States has likewise abstained from obstructing maritime passage for vessels flying these flags.
Moghaddam explicitly highlighted that Tehran decided against levying transit fees on Qatari vessels passing through the strategic waterway.
Explaining the rationale behind these regulatory exemptions, the Iranian official noted that diplomatic negotiations are ongoing and that each decision rests on a specific strategic context.
Specifically, exempting India is aimed at safeguarding vital pharmaceutical and medical imports into Iran. Regarding China, the measure is described as part of Tehran’s broader efforts to secure political alignment and strategic backing from Beijing.
