economy
March 24, 2026
One ship has already paid $2 million
Some commercial vessels are increasingly passing through Iranian territorial waters via the so-called 'Tehran Toll Corridor'.
TL;DR
- Iran has started charging passage fees for ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
- A 'Tehran Toll Corridor' within Iranian territorial waters is being used by some commercial vessels.
- At least two ships have paid Iran for safe passage, with one fee amounting to approximately $2 million.
- Over 20 large vessels have used this corridor, which is located between two Iranian islands.
- Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has seen a slight recovery recently, with at least 16 ships passing in a short period.