Iran is rebranding its Strait of Hormuz "tolls" to "Environmental Protection Fees" to exploit a loophole in international maritime law.
Under UNCLOS, international straits guarantee "transit passage"—meaning coastal states cannot levy tolls on passing ships.
🚨JUST IN: Iran's Foreign Ministry says it will not charge tolls in the Strait of Hormuz, but will instead charge “Environmental Protection Fees”
Deputy Foreign Minister Takht Ravanchi:
"There is no toll; people should use the correct terminology"
Same payment. Now rebranded.