Iran Threatens Ships With Hefty Tariffs for Crossing Strait of Hormuz

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Reports suggest that ships crossing the Strait of Hormuz with Iranian permission could face tariffs between 1.5-2 million US dollars.

This was revealed by Mohsen Zangeneh, a member of the Iranian Parliament's Budget and Planning Commission, in an interview with the semi-official Fars news agency.

The Iranian government claims it has the right to monitor the traffic of ships passing through the strait, in conjunction with Oman, which borders the other side of the strait.

This move by Iran is deemed a contravention of international law, given that the US, for instance, closely monitors and conducts military operations in sea lanes of Latin American and Caribbean countries.

Iran has established the Persian Gulf Strait Authority to oversee traffic management for the Strait of Hormuz, with over 300 non-Iranian vessels submitting information to obtain safe navigation permits since early May 2026.

The revenue generated from this scheme is reportedly deposited into the state treasury, with some even suggesting that it covers various goods and services.

Iranian officials insist the fee is not a maritime toll, citing the need for navigation services and environmental protection measures in the region.

US President Donald Trump has dismissed Iran's claim to manage the strategic waterway, advocating for a return to the freedom of navigation that existed prior to the conflict.