**BREAKING NEWS 

 Iran Exempts Ships From India, China, Iraq and Qatar From Strait of Hormuz Restrictions

Iranian lawmaker Amir Hayat-Moqaddam says Tehran has exempted vessels from India, China, Iraq and Qatar from transit restrictions in the Strait of Hormuz, allowing them to pass through the strategic waterway.

 **India** 

> Passage permitted; transit fees reportedly charged


 **China** 

> Passage permitted; transit fees reportedly charged


 **Iraq** 

> Exempt from restrictions; fee arrangements not specified


 **Qatar** 

> Passage permitted without transit fees