Iran Mulls Fees for Ships Crossing Strait of Hormuz as US Tensions Rise

Iran has moved closer to charging ships that use the Strait of Hormuz. A parliamentary commission has approved a plan that would allow the country to collect fees from vessels for different services provided in the important waterway, as per news reporeports. 

The decision was reported by Iran's state-run IRNA news agency. 

Ships May Have to Pay for Services 

Under the plan, ships from countries allowed to use the Strait of Hormuz would have to pay for services provided there. 

These services could include navigation, environmental protection, fuel supplies in some cases, insurance, and security. 

Payments Can Be Made in Different Currencies 

Hassan Qashqavi, a spokesperson for the commission, said the payments could be made in Iranian rials or any other currency chosen by Tehran. 

They also said that this fee would cover maritime, environmental, fuelling, insurance, safety, and other services provided in the Strait. 

Plan Still Needs to Move Ahead 

The latest decision is a step towards introducing the charges. The approved provision sets out the services for which fees could be collected. 

The exact amount that ships would have to pay has not been mentioned in the information provided. 

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Conclusion 

Iran has moved closer to introducing charges for ships using the Strait of Hormuz. The proposed fees would cover services such as navigation, fuel, insurance, safety and security. 

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