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        "id": 1635673,
        "msgid": "iran-to-permanently-implement-strait-of-hormuz-toll-fees-parliament-prepares-legislation-1774500681",
        "date": "2026-03-26 10:36:01",
        "title": "Iran to Permanently Implement Strait of Hormuz Toll Fees, Parliament Prepares Legislation",
        "author": "Andri Saubani",
        "source": "REPUBLIKA",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Trade",
        "summary": "Iran's parliament is preparing a draft law to establish a permanent toll system for ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz, charging $2 million per tanker to ensure security and assert sovereignty over this vital shipping route. This move follows Iran's rejection of a US ceasefire proposal and comes with conditions including recognition of its control over the strait, potentially escalating tensions in global trade amid ongoing conflicts. The policy underscores Iran's strategic leverage in international maritime commerce, reflecting the costs of war and bolstering its regional influence.",
        "content": "<p>REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, TEHERAN \u2013 Iran\u2019s parliament, as reported by Fars and\nTasnim news agencies and cited by Al Jazeera on Thursday (26\/3\/2026), is\npreparing a draft bill to provide the legal basis for collecting toll\nfees from ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz. The two Iranian\nmedia outlets quoted a spokesperson from the Parliament\u2019s Civil\nRelations Committee, stating that the bill will soon be finalised by the\nlegislative legal team.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAccording to the plan, Iran must collect fees to ensure the security\nof ships crossing the Strait of Hormuz,\u201d said one official.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis is very natural. Just like other corridors, when goods\n(imports) enter a country, a duty is paid; the Strait of Hormuz is also\na corridor. We ensure its security, and it is natural for ships and\ntankers to pay that duty,\u201d the official added.<\/p>\n<p>As previously reported, Iran has rejected a ceasefire proposal from\nthe United States (US). Instead, Iran has set five conditions for ending\nthe war, one of which is recognition of Iran\u2019s control over the Strait\nof Hormuz.<\/p>\n<p>On Sunday (22\/3\/2026), Iranian parliament member Alaeddin Boroujerdi\nrevealed that Tehran has begun implementing a $2 million US fee for\nevery tanker wishing to pass through the Strait of Hormuz. According to\nThe Cradle on Tuesday (24\/3\/2026), Iran\u2019s policy was described by\nBoroujerdi as a step towards a new \u201cregime sovereignty\u201d over the\nstrategic sea route.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cCollecting a $2 million US transit fee for ships passing through the\nstrait (Hormuz) reflects Iran\u2019s strength,\u201d Boroujerdi told IRIB, adding\nthat \u201cwar has costs.\u201d<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/iran-to-permanently-implement-strait-of-hormuz-toll-fees-parliament-prepares-legislation-1774500681",
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