Iran's plan to charge ships in Strait of Hormuz faces resistance
Iran is drafting a bill to charge vessels up to $2 million for 'safe passage' through the Strait of Hormuz, calling it coordination under international law. However, shipping experts say this 'Tehran Tollbooth' is illegal and coercive, as Iran cannot legally select which ships pass. Operators are rejecting Iran's demands due to sanctions, legal risks, and sharply rising insurance costs, relying instead on naval guidance. Essentially, Iran is using threats and uncertainty to disrupt traffic without formal control over the strait.
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