🇮🇷⚡ Iran Prepares Law to Charge Tolls on Ships Passing Through Strait of Hormuz
Iran’s parliament is drafting legislation to impose tolls on vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz—one of the world’s most critical oil chokepoints—in exchange for "maritime security," according to reports .
What it means:
· Any tanker or cargo ship could be required to pay fees to pass safely
· The strait handles approximately 20% of global oil supply
· Toll collection would add massive costs to global shipping and energy markets
The risk:
Experts warn the move could spike fuel prices, disrupt trade routes, and escalate tensions with the U.S. and allies who view free passage as a matter of international law .
A geopolitical gamble with global consequences. 🌍🔥⛽
Source: Iranian parliamentary reports