Iran Mulls Transit Fees on Ships in Strait of Hormuz, Lawmaker Says — A Potential Shift in Global Shipping Dynamics

Iran is considering a controversial proposal to impose transit fees on vessels passing through the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, a move that could reshape the economics of global maritime trade and underscore Tehran’s increasing leverage over the crucial waterway. The proposal, disclosed by a senior Iranian lawmaker, comes amid heightened regional tensions and disruption […]