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Iran has at times in the past two months allowed some “friendly” ships and those that [pay tolls](/news/2026/3/26/tehranstollbooth-how-iran-picks-who-to-let-through-strait-of-hormuz) to pass. It is currently refusing to allow any foreign-flagged ships, including those previously deemed
Iran insists on its sovereignty over the strait, saying all “non-hostile” ships can pass through. Moreover, Iranian officials insist on having the authority to levy tolls on ships passing through the strategic strait, including
shipping through the Strait of Hormuz is to be “unrestricted”, meaning there will be no tolls, no “harassment”, and that Iran
toll fees. “This is a new maritime regime. Iran is not giving up its sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz,” he said. He said this bold move is symbolic because it shows that “Iranians
toll booth in an international waterway. Tehran says the Strait of Hormuz is not in international waters, but shared exclusively between Iran and Oman. “Iran appears to be attempting to convert its geographic leverage into
strait of Hormuz? Should there be a long-term procedure whereby any ship that passes through would have to pay a toll or seek permission from Iran
Hormuz would be reopened, Iran could freely sell oil, and talks on limiting Iran’s nuclear programme would be held, [a US official told Axios](https://www.axios.com/2026/05/24/iran-deal-strait-hormuz-sanctions-nuclear). Iran would also agree to clear
toll system would be sustainable, but added: “Iran has discovered a new means of deterrence which is more effective than acquiring a nuclear bomb and that is closing the strait of Hormuz
strait of Hormuz – with Iran announcing clearly it was not charging tolls, helping remove the mines it placed there, and committing not to fire on ships
strait of Hormuz by Iran and the US. Trump had imposed a blockade on Iranian ports in response to Iran’s decision to charge tolls on merchant shipping
Iran’s stated wish to charge tolls in the [Strait of Hormuz](/news/2026/4/24/iran-iraq-tanker-war-redux-why-the-strait-of-hormuz-crisis-is-different) had no basis in international law and would set a dangerous precedent. “If you can do it in the Strait of Hormuz
tolls, and will uphold the principle of freedom of navigation.  Marco Rubio hinted that Oman is in league with Iran over the strait of Hormuz. Photograph
Strait of Hormuz is another contentious issue](/news/2026/5/5/map-of-dominance-why-iran-cant-afford-to-give-up-hormuz-control). Since early March, Iran has restricted shipping through the narrow waterway linking the Gulf to the open ocean, through which 20 percent of the world
toll for vessels passing through the Strait of Malacca – inspired by Iran’s moves in the Strait of Hormuz – it set off alarm bells among insurers and Asian importers. While Indonesia quickly walked back
strait of Hormuz, while other officials have said the waterway would remain under Iranian “management”, implying Tehran would impose tolls on shipping, which Washington has said it cannot accept. Axios reported that Trump was expected
Strait of Hormuz to put economic pressure on Tehran, which had until then been able to ship its own exports through the passage. Washington has since captured or turned back ships linked to Iran – both
Hormuz strait shipping. Photograph: Remo Casilli/Reuters PA Media also reports that the initiative was announced at talks in Paris involving nearly 50 countries, which Turner said signalled global resolve to prevent tolls or restrictions being
Hormuz in March. On Thursday, Iran’s deputy parliament speaker Hamidreza Haji-Babaei said Tehran’s central bank had received the first revenues from tolls imposed since the start of the war, according
Strait of Hormuz AJA Vessel registry breakdown by flag state-1777534470](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/INTERACTIVE-Vessel-registry-breakdown-by-flag-state-1777534470.png?quality=80) (Al Jazeera)  (Al Jazeera) The operational network managing these ships spans
tolls on shipping in the strait. Iran’s Fars news agency, which is close to the powerful Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, stated that the strait would remain under Iranian control. It [reported on Telegram