Iran Implements Lottery System For Hormuz Strait Access Following New Agreement With US

TEHRAN — The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran launched a new maritime lottery system today. This initiative follows a recent bilateral agreement between U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and his Iranian counterpart. Consequently, commercial vessels must now enter a weekly draw to gain passage through the Strait of Hormuz. Furthermore, local officials believe this random selection process will ensure fairer access for smaller shipping companies. Global logistics firms can register for the upcoming draw via an official government portal. Meanwhile, the U.S. Central Command will monitor the waters to maintain safety during these scheduled transitions. In addition, lucky winners will receive a digital certificate for immediate transit. Most maritime experts expect the lottery to streamline traffic in the busy waterway. However, ships that do not win must wait for the next round of selections. Therefore, the new policy remains a standard part of regional trade management.