Iran Gains Parliamentary Approval to Charge Fees for Ships Passing Through the Strait of Hormuz

The Iranian parliament has approved a proposal to impose maritime service fees on ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz. In return, Iran has stated that it will provide services including security, insurance, environmental services, and fuel supply under special circumstances. Kathmandu, September 24 – According to Mehr News Agency, ships from countries with transit permission through Hormuz will be subject to maritime service fees. Hassan Kashkavi, spokesperson for the National Security and Foreign Policy Committee of the Iranian parliament, said that paying the fees will grant access to maritime services, security, insurance, among other benefits. Provisions have also been made for environmental services and fuel supply in exceptional cases. Payments can be made in Iranian rials or other currencies designated by Iran.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has stated that the Trump administration is entering the final phase of its economic campaign against Iran. According to him, the primary objective of the U.S. is to cut off Iran’s main sources of revenue. Bessent added that the U.S. will employ all government agencies and authorities to increase pressure on Iran. He has labeled this campaign as ‘Economic D-Day.’

Iran has issued warnings to Gulf countries supporting U.S. economic sanctions. Newly appointed National Security Chief Mohsen Rezaei stated that countries assisting the U.S. in imposing sanctions will be considered adversaries. Rezaei warned that Iran is capable of harming the economic interests of these countries. He further declared that if U.S. economic pressure continues, Iran will not allow even a single drop of oil to be exported from the region.