[Iran: Free Passage Through the Strait of Hormuz for 60 Days] According to a report by Jinse Finance on June 19, citing the Islamic Republic News Agency of Iran on June 18, Iran's Supreme National Security Council issued a statement saying that, based on the Iran-U.S. memorandum of understanding, ships applying to pass through the Strait of Hormuz will be exempt from related fees for the next 60 days. The statement noted that, under Article 5 of the memorandum of understanding, commercial vessels applying to transit the Strait of Hormuz must submit an application to the Iranian Persian Gulf Strait Management Authority. During the 60-day period, no fees will be charged to ships applying to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, with the associated costs covered by the Iranian government. As a result, the Iranian side has instructed the Persian Gulf Strait Management Authority to promptly review and respond to relevant applications. The statement emphasized that, given the current special circumstances and the presence of safety risks in certain areas of the waterway, to ensure navigational safety and avoid maritime accidents, relevant vessels must adhere to designated routes and specified times when passing through the Strait of Hormuz. (Xinhua News Agency)