Iran’s Strait of Hormuz Fees: Who Pays—and Who Decides?

Iran has approved a new fee system for ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway for global energy supplies. The charges, outlined in Article 3 of the Strategic Action Plan for Security and Development of the Strait of Hormuz, were greenlit by the country’s National Security and Foreign Policy Commission on Sunday. The fees will apply to vessels from nations authorized by Tehran to pass through the strait. According to Iranian officials, the charges cover services such as navigation assistance, environmental support, emergency fuel supplies, insurance, and safety…

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