Iran Reintroduces Strait of Hormuz Restrictions Amid Vessel Incidents and Tensions Iran has reimposed restrictions on the Strait of Hormuz, prioritizing vessels that pay for security and adhere to new protocols. Reports of a projectile hitting a tanker and ships altering course emerge as tensions with the US and concerns over maritime safety rise. India has summoned its ambassador following incidents involving its flagged vessels. Tensions have escalated in the critical Strait of Hormuz as Iran has begun reimposing restrictions on maritime traffic, leading to reports of a projectile hitting a vessel and several ships altering their course. A senior Iranian official informed CNN that priority will be given to vessels that promptly adhere to new protocols and cover security and safety service costs associated with passage through the strait. This measure, according to the official, is a response to perceived 'repeated breaches of trust' by the United States concerning a ceasefire agreement and is intended to manage maritime traffic under a 'new order governing this strait.' The reimposition of restrictions by Iran's military follows an incident where Iranian Revolutionary Guards gunboats reportedly fired on two tankers transiting the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday. The UK Maritime Traffic Organization (UKMTO) issued an advisory detailing this, citing a direct notification from one tanker's captain. While the initial UKMTO report referenced only one vessel being fired upon, a subsequent report indicated a container ship was struck by an 'unknown projectile' in the same vicinity. India confirmed that two of its flagged vessels were involved in incidents within the strait and summoned its ambassador to Iran to convey 'deep concern' over the matter. India's Foreign Secretary emphasized the nation's commitment to the safety of merchant shipping and urged Iran to facilitate the unimpeded passage of India-bound ships. The affected vessels, carrying LPG and crude oil, reportedly changed course following the announcement of the new restrictions, with visual indicators showing tankers at a standstill on both sides of the strait since the restrictions were declared. Meanwhile, Iran's Supreme National Security Council stated that Tehran is evaluating new US proposals, presented through Pakistan's military chief Asim Munir, who has been acting as an intermediary. Although no official response has been issued, the council reiterated demands for extended control over the Strait of Hormuz. The council declared Iran's resolve to 'exercise supervision and control over transit through the Strait of Hormuz until the definitive end of the war and realization of lasting peace in the region,' citing the strategic imperative to disrupt American military supply routes. This proposed system involves fees, transit certificates, and designated travel routes. The council views the recent US blockade on Iranian ports as a 'violation of the ceasefire,' asserting that the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until this blockade is lifted. In an unrelated development, a French soldier serving with the UN peacekeeping force in Lebanon was killed, with President Macron attributing responsibility to Hezbollah, a claim that Hezbollah denies. The incident, which also wounded three other soldiers, is currently under investigation by the Lebanese army