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Nov 4, 2026

Iran exempts vessels from India, Iraq, Qatar and China from Strait of Hormuz restrictions

Iran announced exemptions for ships from four countries from transit restrictions in the Strait of Hormuz, citing mutual interests and specific trade relationships including medicine imports from India.

Nov 4, 2026·3 sources

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▪Amir Hayat-Moghaddam stated that Iran collects transit fees from Indian and Chinese vessels, allows Qatari vessels free passage, and did not specify fee terms for Iraqi ships
▪India imports roughly 90 percent of its crude oil requirements, with approximately 30 percent of those crude imports currently transiting through the Strait of Hormuz
▪Iran exempted vessels from India, China, Iraq, and Qatar from transit restrictions in the Strait of Hormuz

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Iran War Energy Strait of Hormuz blockage US strikes on Qeshm Island Oil prices & energy markets Hormuz closure & shipping 2026 U.S. midterm elections Strait of Hormuz energy crisis Maritime fees Strait of Hormuz

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United States Iran United Arab Emirates Oman Qatar Israel India China Iraq