Iran has received its first formal toll revenue from vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz, with Deputy Parliament Speaker Hamidreza Haji Babaei confirming that initial proceeds had been deposited into the Central Bank of Iran account. The announcement marks a significant shift in how Iran is treating its control of the strait — from a crisis-period security measure into a formalised, revenue-generating mechanism that fundamentally redefines the Hormuz transit regime for global commercial shipping.
No details were provided on the number of vessels that have paid, the toll amounts collected, or the specific vessel categories subject to the charge. Iranian media had earlier reported that the toll system was introduced as a