Iranian media said reports that Tehran is currently charging Strait of Hormuz transit tolls in cryptocurrency are inaccurate, highlighting confusion around wartime shipping payment claims affecting global trade and crypto sentiment.
Iranian media rejected reports that Iran is currently collecting Strait of Hormuz transit fees in cryptocurrency. The latest coverage says the denials came amid confusion over a wartime payment regime that has unsettled global shipping and crypto markets. Existing reporting cited Fars News on April 23 as saying such claims were inaccurate. No additional verified details were provided about any official crypto-based toll system or a separate government directive.