New era for transit through Hormuz: Iran is charging 2 million dollars
Iranian official Alaeddin Boroujerdi announced that a 2 million dollar transit fee is being collected from some ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz.
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Alaeddin Boroujerdi, a member of the Iranian Parliament's National Security and Foreign Policy Committee, made notable statements regarding transit through the Strait of Hormuz.
Speaking on a television program, Boroujerdi stated that his country is collecting a 2 million dollar transit fee from some ships passing through the strait.
Expressing that Iran has adopted a different approach to sovereignty in the Strait of Hormuz after many years, Boroujerdi noted that this practice is an indicator of a new era.
Boroujerdi argued that charging fees for transit through the Strait of Hormuz demonstrates Iran's power.