More than 20 commercial ships have successfully passed through the Strait of Hormuz in the past 24 hours each is said to have paid a total fee of… – CELEB BNEWS

Verification Challenges and International Maritime Law

However, such claims should be approached with caution. There is no widely verified evidence that Iran is imposing a fixed transit fee of this magnitude on commercial shipping. Under international maritime law, vessels are generally allowed the right of transit passage, limiting the ability of any single nation to charge arbitrary tolls for movement through the strait. It is more plausible that reported costs could be related to indirect expenses, such as increased insurance premiums, security arrangements, or rerouting measures taken by shipping companies operating in a high risk environment.