US OFAC Warns: Paying 'Strait of Hormuz Toll' to Iran via Digital Assets Carries Sanction Risks

The U.S. OFAC has issued a warning regarding Iran's demands for tolls through the Strait of Hormuz and potential payment attempts via digital assets. This highlights the risk for U.S. and non-U.S. entities when making payments to the Iranian regime or seeking passage guarantees. OFAC emphasized that sanction risks exist regardless of the payment method.