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Iran Proposes Tolls for Strait of Hormuz Security

3/19/2026

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  • Iranian lawmakers proposed tolls and taxes on ships using the Strait of Hormuz to fund maritime safety.
  • Somayeh Rafiei, an Iranian lawmaker, stated that countries benefiting from the Strait of Hormuz's security should compensate Iran for maintaining maritime safety.
  • The proposal comes amid tensions from the conflict with the United States and Israel, with Iran selectively allowing friendly vessels and restricting adversaries, leaving the strait complex after the conflict ends.