- Iran has established a new transit fee which requires ships to pay for their passage through the Strait of Hormuz. The government has introduced a transit fee for ships passing through the strait.
- Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) reported that all ships now need to pay a $2 million fee for entry. The National Security Council member Alaeddin Boroujerdi confirmed the decision about the ship fee.
He explained the reasons for the fee:
- Rising costs due to ongoing conflict
- Strategic control over a key global shipping route
- Demonstration of Iran’s influence in the region
Iran has also declared that certain enemy nations will not be permitted to send their vessels through Iranian waters.
Political Statements and Rising Pressure
According to Masoud Pezeshkian most international vessels can still pass through the strait except those linked to hostile countries.
The situation became more difficult because Donald Trump had ordered the strait to reopen within 48 hours. The situation became more difficult because Donald Trump had ordered the strait to reopen within 48 hours.
Boroujerdi also warned that:
- If the United States attacks Iran’s power infrastructure
- Iran will respond by targeting energy facilities in Israel
- Iran’s Warning on Regional Escalation
Iran has issued broader warnings about possible escalation across West Asia.
Key points from Iran’s response include:
- Retaliation against attacks on its power plants
- Potential targeting of regional infrastructure
- Threat to fully close the Strait of Hormuz
The Strait of Hormuz remains a critical route for global oil transport. Any disruption could affect international trade and energy supply.
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