US Warns Shipping Firms Against Paying Iran Tolls in Strait of Hormuz

The United States has issued a warning to shipping companies against paying tolls to Iran for passage through the Strait of Hormuz, threatening sanctions. Iran is collecting revenue from vessels navigating the strategic waterway, and OFAC prohibits American citizens and entities from making payments to Iranian government bodies. International entities risk criminal liability if their payments cause US institutions to violate existing sanctions.