[Iran Temporarily Halts 10% Energy Freight Surcharge, Strait Tensions May Ease] Deep Tide TechFlow reports that on September 10, according to Iran's Fars News Agency, Iran announced a temporary suspension of the 10% freight surcharge on foreign vessels transporting energy products in and out of the country. This move is a tactical adjustment amid ongoing maritime tensions in the Strait of Hormuz. The strait is a critical shipping channel essential to global energy supply. Geopolitical analyst Estefano Gomez stated that the suspension is seen as a strategic shift in Iran's regulation of foreign maritime traffic, which may alleviate immediate pressure on shipping routes but does not indicate a broader de-escalation of regional conflicts. This decision could influence market perceptions regarding the likelihood of Iran implementing such fees by the end of October. (Jin10)