Iran Proposes Transit Fees for Ships in Strait of Hormuz

Iran has proposed transit fees for ships navigating the Strait of Hormuz, seeking to coordinate with Oman on a new management system. This move follows the 2026 military conflict that triggered a blockade of the waterway, and Western diplomats view it as an unlawful assertion of power. U.S. President Trump warned of potential military intervention to ensure safe passage for vessels not paying the Iranian toll.