Through Hormuz, pay the toll?
Iran - It is reported that Iran is likely to charge transit fees through the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian MP Rafi said that the parliament is considering a bill. According to this bill, countries using the Strait of Hormuz for shipping, energy transportation, and food supply will be required to pay tolls and taxes to Iran.
Reuters reported that an Iranian MP raised the possibility of charging transit fees for ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, while Tehran insisted that "the Iranian military decides which ships can pass." In fact, some countries have directly negotiated with Iran to ensure safe passage, indicating that Iran is strengthening its control over this strategic waterway.
Although traffic remains severely blocked, some ships pass through Iranian territorial waters with Tehran's permission, but this situation has actually established a "licensed passage" system.
Iranian Speaker Qalibaf said on Tuesday that maritime traffic "will not return to pre-war conditions." Iran's Supreme Leader's Advisor Muhbeyr said that after the war, "the Strait of Hormuz will implement a new system," allowing Tehran to impose maritime restrictions on countries that have imposed sanctions on it.
According to Mehr News Agency, Iran's Supreme Leader's Advisor Muhbeyr said on March 19: "By utilizing the strategic position of the Strait of Hormuz, we can sanction the West and prevent their ships from passing through this waterway."
Reuters reported that an Iranian MP raised the possibility of charging transit fees for ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, while Tehran insisted that "the Iranian military decides which ships can pass." In fact, some countries have directly negotiated with Iran to ensure safe passage, indicating that Iran is strengthening its control over this strategic waterway.
Although traffic remains severely blocked, some ships pass through Iranian territorial waters with Tehran's permission, but this situation has actually established a "licensed passage" system.
Iranian Speaker Qalibaf said on Tuesday that maritime traffic "will not return to pre-war conditions." Iran's Supreme Leader's Advisor Muhbeyr said that after the war, "the Strait of Hormuz will implement a new system," allowing Tehran to impose maritime restrictions on countries that have imposed sanctions on it.
According to Mehr News Agency, Iran's Supreme Leader's Advisor Muhbeyr said on March 19: "By utilizing the strategic position of the Strait of Hormuz, we can sanction the West and prevent their ships from passing through this waterway."
Source: rfi
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