Iran Lawmakers Back Plan to Require Rial Payments for Strait of Hormuz Transit Fees
According to Mehr and Xinhua, Iranian Parliament Deputy Speaker Haji Babaei said the Strait of Hormuz is under Iran’s full control and described the waterway as a red line.
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Rial: Iran’s national currency, which the reported plan would require for transit fee payments through the Strait of Hormuz.
Strait of Hormuz: A strategic maritime chokepoint linking the Persian Gulf to global shipping routes and energy markets.