Archive · 23 Sep 2026
Iran Proposes Cargo Seizures and Vessel Detentions for Strait Violations
Iran has proposed new punishments for ships that break rules in the Strait of Hormuz.
The proposal is linked to Article 13.
If a ship violates the rules, authorities could take 20% of its cargo.
They could instead demand the same amount of money.
Iranian maritime forces could also hold the ship temporarily.
The ship would remain held until the required penalties and fines were paid.
The report does not explain which specific rules are covered.
It also does not say whether the proposal has been enacted.
Iran has proposed new penalties for vessels violating rules in the Strait of Hormuz.
Under Article 13, authorities could confiscate 20% of a violating vessel’s cargo.
Authorities could instead recover the equivalent financial value of that cargo share.
Iranian maritime forces could temporarily impound the vessel involved in a violation.
Detention could continue until applicable penalties and fines are paid.
- Who
- Iranian authorities and maritime forces, with the proposal attributed to Ghashghavi.
- What
- A proposal would allow cargo confiscation, equivalent financial recovery, and temporary vessel impoundment for rule violations.
- When
- Not specified in the report.
- Where
- The Strait of Hormuz.
- Why
- To penalize vessels that violate applicable rules and ensure penalties and fines are paid.
- Jurisdiction
- Strait of Hormuz
- Relevant provision
- Article 13
- Cargo penalty
- 20% of the violating vessel’s cargo
- Alternative penalty
- Recovery of the equivalent financial value
- Detention authority
- Iranian maritime forces
- Release condition
- Payment of applicable penalties and fines