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Iran to Introduce New Hierarchy for Nations Amid Rising Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz

Iran is poised to establish a tripartite classification system for countries, categorizing them as adversaries, neutrals, or allies. Under this new framework, adversaries will be barred from traversing the Strait of Hormuz, while neutrals will be required to pay a toll. This shift in policy marks a significant departure from the existing status quo. Notably, the United States and other Western nations, deemed adversaries, will be subject to this new classification. The implications for the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) are far-reaching, given the region’s substantial oil and gas reserves – 33 percent of global oil reserves and 21 percent of global natural gas reserves. The GCC has unequivocally rejected Iran’s proposal, citing the international conventions that safeguard the Strait of Hormuz. The GCC maintains that any alteration to the current status would be unacceptable, as it would enable Iran to impose fees on GCC nations in the event of a takeover.

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