Tell it to the Marines..
Iran chokes Strait of Hormuz with reported $2M tanker toll, regime threatens global oil supply
Iranian lawmaker Alaeddin Boroujerdi claims the levy reflects a new 'sovereign regime' in the strait, per reports.
By Emma Bussey Fox News
Published March 22, 2026 4:55pm EDT
The Iranian regime is charging some tankers $2 million to pass through the Strait of Hormuz in a bid to further its control over the global shipping choke point, according to reports.
Iranian lawmaker Alaeddin Boroujerdi told state broadcaster Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) on Sunday that the massive toll marks the start of a new approach to controlling the waterway, Iran International reported.
"Collecting $2 million as transit fees from some vessels crossing the strait reflects Iran’s strength," Boroujerdi said during a television program cited by Iranian media.
The member of parliament’s national security committee also said the measure has already been implemented and reflects what he called a new "sovereign regime" in the strait after decades, the outlet said.
"Now, because war has costs, naturally we must do this and take transit fees from ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz," he said.
Boroujerdi’s comments came after President Donald Trump warned Saturday that the United States could target Iran’s power infrastructure if the strait is not reopened within 48 hours.
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