Hormuz Tolls Are Just the Beginning: The World’s Busiest Shipping Route Could Be Next

When Iran attempted to impose transit tolls on ships through the Strait of Hormuz this spring, Secretary of State Marco Rubio dismissed it as illegal: “No country is allowed to charge tolls or fees on an international waterway.” Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned Washington would “aggressively target any actors involved directly or indirectly in facilitating ... Hormuz Tolls Are Just the Beginning: The World’s Busiest Shipping Route Could Be Next