Iran Considers Toll on Passing Ships
As the disruption nears its one-month mark, Iran is reportedly moving to formalize its control over the strait. According to the semi-official Fars news agency, the Iranian parliament is working on a draft bill that would impose charges on vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz, requiring ships to pay for safe passage. Citing an unnamed lawmaker, Fars reported that the proposal could be finalized next week, providing a legal framework for Iran’s growing influence over the vital waterway.
