Iran Accused of Imposing Fees on Ships Passing Through Strait of Hormuz

GCC Secretary-General Jasem al-Budaiwi claims Iran is charging ships to transit the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, raising tensions in the region.

Iran has been accused of imposing fees on ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global shipping chokepoint, by the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary-General Jasem al-Budaiwi. The Strait of Hormuz, situated between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman, is a critical maritime passageway for global trade and energy shipments, with an estimated 20% of the world's oil and oil products flowing through its waters.

In a video statement, al-Budaiwi alleged that Iran has been

Iran Imposes Fees for Ships Passing Through Strait of Hormuz, GCC Chief Alleges

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