Iran Begins Earning Toll Revenue from Strait of Hormuz Amid Ongoing Tensions
A senior Iranian lawmaker says Tehran has begun generating revenue from newly imposed tolls on vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz, amid ongoing tensions involving the United States and Israel.
Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Hamidreza Hajibabaei, disclosed on Thursday that the first payments had already been received and deposited into the country’s central bank account.
The development signals Iran’s move to tighten control over the vital shipping route.
Only a limited number of ships are currently being allowed through the strait, which in peacetime carries about a fifth of global oil and gas supplies, along with other essential goods. Iranian officials had earlier warned that maritime traffic may not return to normal levels.
Prior to the rollout, Iran’s parliament had debated the toll policy, with its security commission reportedly approving the plan in late March, though it remains unclear if a full parliamentary vote was concluded.
Meanwhile, Donald Trump has continued to press Iran to reopen the waterway fully.
In response to the situation, Britain and France, alongside military planners from more than 30 countries, have been coordinating efforts to safeguard navigation, with both nations indicating readiness to lead a multinational mission when conditions permit.
