U.S. media reported today: "Tehran is attempting to profit from its control over the Strait of Hormuz, deciding which vessels can pass and potentially charging up to $2 million per oil tanker."
Commentary: Iran's toll and traffic control over the Strait of Hormuz is a masterstroke—directly monetizing geopolitical leverage. It circumvents the risks of full-scale blockade and war, while seizing control of the global energy chokepoint, all while easing pressure from international sanctions.
This move fundamentally rewrites the rules: who gets through, who pays, and who is exempt—all determined by Iran. America’s maritime hegemony and authority over shipping lanes are significantly weakened, and global oil prices and shipping dynamics will be disrupted for the long term.
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