Iran To IMPOSE Heavy Tax On Ships Passing Strait Of Hormuz Amid U.S.-Iran War

Iran is considering a controversial bill to impose tolls on ships passing through the strategic Strait of Hormuz, a choke point for nearly 20% of the world’s oil and LNG trade. Lawmakers say vessels must pay for “secure passage,” a move that comes amid ongoing conflict with the United States and Israel and follows wa ings from Iranian forces about risky transit conditions. The proposal has triggered widespread conce s about maritime safety, potential enforcement measures, and further disruption to global energy markets as tensions escalate in the region.