Iran charge the $2 million per ship cross through Strait of Hormuz. This action strengthen its control over key shipping routes amid ongoing war.
Iran charge $2 Million per ship to cross Strait of Hormuz
The hefty toll is already in effect. Iranian lawmaker Alaeddin Boroujerdi, a member of the parliament’s national security committee, shared this information with the state broadcaster Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB), according to an Iran International report.
Boroujerdi stated that this decision represents a new “sovereign regime” in the strait after many years. He said, “Collecting $2 million as transit fees from some vessels crossing the strait reflects Iran’s strength.” He added, “Now, because war costs, we must do this and collect transit fees from ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz,” claiming that the action demonstrates the Islamic Republic’s “authority.”
Trump threatens Iran
Boroujerdi’s comments came after US President Donald Trump’s warning last week. Trump said the US could target Iran’s power infrastructure if the strait is not reopened within 48 hours. He threatened that if Iran not open the strait, the US would destroy its various power plants.
The Iranian lawmaker also referenced Trump’s threat, noting that Israel’s energy infrastructure vulnerable and could be destroyed “within a day.”
In response to Trump’s threat, Iran declared that it “completely close” the Strait of Hormuz, vital for oil and other exports, if the US acted on the threat to attack its power plants. Tehran effectively shut off the Iran, which connects the Persian Gulf to the rest of the world, while allowing safe passage for vessels from countries that are not its enemies.
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