TEHRAN: Iran’s parliament is preparing legislation to impose transit tolls on ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, according to media reports.
As reported by Al Jazeera, Iranian news agencies Fars and Tasnim said the chairman of parliament’s Civil Affairs Committee confirmed that a draft law has been prepared and will soon be finalised by the legislature’s legal team.
The official stated that the proposed legislation would enable Iran to collect fees from vessels transiting the strategic waterway to help ensure maritime security.
He described the proposal as a “natural step,” noting that duties are commonly charged when goods move through other international corridors. Under the plan, ships and oil tankers using the Strait of Hormuz would pay transit charges as Iran provides security in the region.
The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world’s most critical energy chokepoints, carrying a significant share of global oil and gas supplies.