Iran insists on retaining control over the Strait of Hormuz On July 1st, according to two senior Iranian sources, Iran is determined to seek international recognition for its control over the Strait of Hormuz and the right to charge fees to ships entering and leaving the bay, even if force is necessary. According to the temporary agreement reached with the United States this month aimed at ending the three-month conflict between the two sides, Iran has agreed to allow ships to pass through the strait for free within 60 days. But Iran believes that the wording of the agreement allows it to continue controlling which ships can pass through and their navigation routes within this narrow waterway. According to sources, Iran is also determined to ensure long-term formal recognition of this control after the expiration of the interim agreement; Until a consensus is reached on this issue, its negotiators will not shift to other controversial issues in the peace talks with Washington.