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The US-Israel-Iran war has escalated further as Iran moves to impose tolls on all ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, a key global shipping corridor. The Iranian Parliament\u2019s decision also bans vessels connected to the United States, Israel, and their allies, signalling a significant shift in maritime control and a direct challenge to Western powers.\u00a0<\/p>\n
With one\u2011fifth of the world\u2019s oil trade flowing through this narrow waterway, the new policy could have immediate implications for global energy markets, shipping costs, and international diplomacy.<\/p>\n
US\u2011Israel\u2011Iran War Latest Update: Iran Now to Charge Tolls in Strait of Hormuz?<\/p>\n
Iran\u2019s parliament has formally approved a plan to impose tolls on all merchant ships transiting the strategic Strait of Hormuz, a crucial global shipping lane. The legislation, pushed through by the National Security Commission, also bans vessels linked to the United States and Israel, as well as to countries that have imposed sanctions on Tehran, from passing through the waterway.<\/p>\n
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The move marks a sharp escalation in the ongoing conflict between Iran and the US\u2011Israeli alliance.\u00a0Iran says it will collect tolls in its own currency and work with neighbouring Oman to establish legal and security frameworks for this new maritime regime. This decision comes as most commercial traffic through the strait has virtually halted amid the intensifying war in West Asia.<\/p>\n
US\u2011Israel\u2011Iran War Latest Update:\u00a0Which Countries Can Still Pass the Strait of Hormuz?\u00a0<\/p>\n
China \u2013 Chinese container ships have recently successfully sailed through the Strait, indicating Tehran is permitting their passage.
\nIndia \u2013 Multiple Indian\u2011flagged LPG tankers have crossed out of the Gulf, and India remains among the countries with permitted transit arrangements under Iran\u2019s selective policy.
\nPakistan \u2013 Iran has agreed to allow multiple Pakistani\u2011flagged vessels to transit the Strait, with arrangements to let several cross daily.
\nRussia \u2013 Ships linked to Russia have been included in reports of nations permitted to transit the waterway.
\nIraq \u2013 Vessels from Iraq are reported to be among those allowed by Iran to use the Strait.
\nMalaysia \u2013 Malaysian vessels were granted access after diplomatic talks.
\nThailand \u2013 Thailand was also reported to have secured permission for its vessels to transit.<\/p>\n
General Permission for \u201cNon\u2011Hostile\u201d Vessels<\/p>\n
In addition to specific national listings, Iran has told the United Nations that \u201cnon\u2011hostile vessels\u201d, meaning ships that coordinate with Iranian authorities and do not take part in or support acts of aggression against Iran, may transit the Strait.<\/p>\n
This provision does not clearly limit passage to specific countries beyond the hostile list and suggests broader criteria may apply for safe passage.<\/p>\n
US\u2011Israel\u2011Iran War Latest Update:\u00a0Iran Parliament Bans US & Israeli Vessels<\/p>\n
The text of the newly approved plan makes the ban clear: American and Israeli ships, along with vessels from sanctioning countries, cannot transit the Strait of Hormuz. This reflects Tehran\u2019s strategic message that it intends to assert sovereign control over the waterway amid mounting geopolitical pressure.<\/p>\n
Iran\u2019s state media said the legislation also includes enhanced security protocols, environmental safety requirements and cooperation plans with neighbouring Oman \u2014 signalling Tehran wants a comprehensive legal and operational framework rather than simple, unilateral control.<\/p>\n
US\u2011Israel\u2011Iran War Update:\u00a0How Much Toll Would Be Charged?<\/p>\n
Reports emerging from maritime trackers and industry data suggest that Tehran\u2019s system could involve tolls of up to USD 2\u202fmillion per transit for commercial vessels. These fees appear tied to security and clearance services provided under Iran\u2019s new regime.<\/p>\n
Although Iranian officials haven\u2019t publicly confirmed the exact figure, multiple intelligence sources indicate this high amount aims to compensate Tehran for heightened risks and to assert its dominance over shipping in the region.<\/p>\n
As a result, shipping companies are already dealing with higher costs, complex negotiations and increased insurance premiums for Middle East transits.<\/p>\n
US\u2011Israel\u2011Iran War Latest Update:\u00a0What Iran\u2019s Parliament Approved & Why It Matters?<\/p>\n
Iran\u2019s newly adopted plan does three major things:<\/p>\n
It sets up a toll regime on maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz.
\nIt bans certain nations\u2019 vessels from using the passage, chiefly those tied to the US, Israel or sanctions.
\nIt enhances security and environmental controls along the shipping route.<\/p>\n
This matters because the Strait of Hormuz is a globally critical chokepoint; around one\u2011fifth of the world\u2019s crude oil and liquefied natural gas normally flows through it. Any disruption or new regulatory regime immediately impacts global energy security and shipping costs.<\/p>\n
The move by Tehran further embeds its role as the main power broker in the strait, signalling it can influence global trade by controlling access and charging for protection. This shift comes in the backdrop of active combat operations, with maritime attacks and security threats becoming commonplace.<\/p>\n
Why is the Strait of Hormuz Important for Trade?<\/p>\n
The Strait of Hormuz sits between Iran and Oman, linking the Persian Gulf with the Arabian Sea and beyond. In a normal year, roughly 20\u202fmillion barrels per day of oil transit this narrow channel, making it one of the most vital energy arteries on the planet.<\/p>\n
Its closure or restriction could send shockwaves through global markets, driving up energy prices and forcing shipping firms to consider much longer routes around Africa, significantly increasing costs and delivery times.<\/p>\n
Global Ripples: Trade, Energy, and Market Uncertainty<\/p>\n
Since the war began, global oil prices have surged, and many trade routes remain frozen amid rising risks. The new toll regime amplifies uncertainty for energy markets, investors, and supply chains.<\/p>\n
With embargos targeting certain nations and partial access for others, traders now grapple with unpredictable costs and evolving diplomatic negotiations. Insurance markets are strained, as insurers reassess risk premiums for Gulf transits, and some logistics firms are rerouting vessels away from the Middle East entirely.<\/p>\n
What\u2019s Next? Diplomatic Strains & Strategic Implications<\/p>\n
Iran\u2019s maritime policy is likely to intensify diplomatic tensions further. Western nations have hinted at plans to maintain freedom of navigation, including potential naval escorts through the strait, but Tehran argues it is within its sovereign right to manage access.<\/p>\n
The coming weeks could see more negotiations, shifts in alliances, and potential military escalations, as global powers balance economic interests against strategic objectives in the region.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"97 The US-Israel-Iran war has escalated further as Iran moves to impose tolls on all ships passing through…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":44333,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[28],"tags":[102,1268,18512,18513,101,69,80,11684,18514,480],"class_list":{"0":"post-44332","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-strait-of-hormuz","8":"tag-hormuz","9":"tag-indian-flagged-vessels","10":"tag-iran-parliament","11":"tag-national-security-commission","12":"tag-strait-of-hormuz","13":"tag-tehran","14":"tag-us-israel-iran-war","15":"tag-us-israel-iran-war-latest-update","16":"tag-us-israel-iran-war-update","17":"tag-west-asia-conflict"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/pubeurope.com\/@iran\/116322659440018023","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/iran\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/44332","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/iran\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/iran\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/iran\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/iran\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=44332"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/iran\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/44332\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/iran\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/44333"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/iran\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=44332"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/iran\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=44332"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/iran\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=44332"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}