WorldPhoto: News18Iran Allows India, China, Iraq, Qatar Free Passage Through Hormuz
Iran has exempted ships from India, China, Iraq, and Qatar from transit restrictions in the Strait of Hormuz, a key strategic waterway. This move aims to support mutual interests, including facilitating medicine imports from India and securing China's political backing. Iran collects transit fees from Indian and Chinese vessels, while Qatari ships pass free. The status of Iraqi fees remains unclear, according to Iranian lawmaker Amir Hayat Moqaddam.
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