A navy vessel is seen sailing in the Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway through which much of the world’s oil and gas passes on March 1, 2026. Sahar Al Attar/Getty ImagesIran is considering charging transit fees on ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, an Iranian lawmaker said on March 19, as officials in Tehran stepped up rhetoric over the strategic waterway.Somayeh Rafiei, a member of Iran’s parliament representing Tehran, said lawmakers are working on a plan that would require countries to pay to pass through Hormuz.
Iran Considers Transit Fees for Ships Using Strait of Hormuz, Lawmaker Says
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