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Iran considers tolls and bans for Strait of Hormuz shipping
Iranian reports say leaders want to charge ships for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz and bar some countries, with parliament weighing laws to formalise transit fees while reported levies are already being applied.
Mar 25th 2026 · Iran
Insights
- State-aligned Iranian media say Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is pushing to monetise Iran's control of the Strait of Hormuz.
Sources
- India-bound LPG tankers sail through Strait of Hormuz www.rt.com
- US proposes 15-point plan as Iran opens Hormuz to 'non-hostile' oil vessels www.france24.com
- Iran looking to turn Strait of Hormuz into massive toll booth www.9news.com.au
- China-owned vessel secures rare Strait of Hormuz transit as Iran war grinds on www.scmp.com
- Blockade Iran’s Oil www.nytimes.com
- Iran Demands Crew, Cargo Details to Send Ships Through Hormuz www.bloomberg.com