Monday, March 30, 2026

Iran to Impose Tolls on Strait of Hormuz

According to Iranian state-linked media, lawmakers have backed a plan to introduce tolls for vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz - the narrow corridor through which roughly a fifth of global oil supply flows. The proposal also includes a provision to block transit by ships associated with the United States and Israel.

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"The toll proposal also includes a provision to block transit by ships associated with the United States"

Even if Mexico pays for it?

#1 | Posted by censored at 2026-03-30 06:26 PM

Given the shipping lanes are in international waters, isn't this piracy?

#2 | Posted by jpw at 2026-03-30 08:17 PM

Or, I should say, I'm pretty sure they're in international waters.

#3 | Posted by jpw at 2026-03-30 08:18 PM

Tanker hit in Kuwaiti harbor

So, tell me again how opening the Straits of Hormuz will accomplish anything?

Oil Futures up 3.5%

#4 | Posted by truthhurts at 2026-03-30 08:26 PM

Given the shipping lanes are in international waters, isn't this piracy?

#2 | Posted by jpw

Yes

Who is going to stop the pirates?

BTW I believe Egypt and Panama charge for use of their canals

#5 | Posted by truthhurts at 2026-03-30 08:27 PM

"international waters"

The United States doesn't observe international law, so...

#6 | Posted by snoofy at 2026-03-30 09:24 PM

"Iran to Impose Tolls on Strait of Hormuz"

Tolls?

Just call them Tariffs.

Republicans will say this is a step towards lasting peace in the Middle East.

#7 | Posted by snoofy at 2026-03-30 09:46 PM

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