Iran has reportedly established a 'safe' shipping passage through the Strait of Hormuz and is charging vessels for entry, according to maritime publication Lloyd's List. The report indicated that at least one ship owner has paid Iran approximately two million dollars for the right of passage, although the details surrounding this payment are unclear due to existing international sanctions against Iran that complicate financial transactions.

In addition to the ship that made the payment, nine other vessels are said to have crossed the Strait of Hormuz, though it remains unknown if these ships also paid for passage. The ships traversed Iranian territorial waters near Lārak Island, where the Iranian Revolutionary Guard and port authorities are monitoring vessel movements to oversee which ships are passing through the area.

Among the vessels that have made the crossing are two under the Indian flag, Shivalik and Nanda Devi, which traveled through the Strait on March 13, carrying liquefied gas. This development highlights the complexities of international maritime routes in a geopolitically tense region and raises questions about the effectiveness of sanctions imposed against Iran.