Tehran to Tighten Grip on Strait of Hormuz: New Regulations and Transit Tolls Proposed

Under this proposed framework, no vessel will be permitted to navigate the strait without prior "authorization" from Iranian authorities. Furthermore, Tehran is considering the imposition of "transit tolls" on passing ships to cover costs associated with maintaining security and providing maritime services in the area.

Boroujerdi also suggested that Iran should withdraw from the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), arguing that the treaty loses its relevance after attacks on Iranian nuclear facilities. The ongoing war, which began on February 28, has effectively choked the world’s most vital energy route, sparking an unprecedented global fuel crisis.