Nearly 2,000 vessels are currently stranded near the narrow waterway, which lies between Iran to the north and Oman and the United Arab Emirates to the south.
On Thursday, Iranian media reported that the country’s parliament is working to pass a law that would impose fees on ships passing through one of the world’s most critical oil transit routes.
“Under this plan, Iran must collect fees to ensure the security of vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz,” an official stated.
“This is entirely natural. Just like other corridors, when goods pass through a country, taxes and fees are paid. The Strait of Hormuz is also a corridor. We ensure its security, and it is only reasonable for ships and oil tankers to pay taxes to us,” he added.
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