Iran has a body to oversee vessels passing Strait of Hormuz, charge toll: What does it mean? | World News

Iran has established the Persian Gulf Strait Authority to oversee vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz and collect fees, signaling an effort to strengthen its control over the waterway. This move is opposed by the United States, which emphasizes the waterway's status as an international sea lane. Recent clashes in the Strait of Hormuz heighten concerns about escalating tensions between Iran and the US.