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Iran Institutionalizes Control Over Strait of Hormuz with New ‘Customs Toll’ Regime

Iran has communicated with the United Nations maritime authority about establishing something akin to a “toll booth” system in the Strait of Hormuz. Ships are now required to enter Iranian waters and undergo inspections by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. Sources indicate that at least two vessels have paid fees to pass through. Since the […]

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Iran Implements Customs Toll System to Control Strait of Hormuz

Recent communications from Iran to the United Nations’ maritime authority and the experiences of ships navigating the Strait of Hormuz indicate the establishment of a toll system akin to a “customs booth.” Vessels are required to enter Iranian waters and undergo inspections by the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps. Reports confirm that at least two ships […]