Iran is consolidating control of Hormuz with checkpoints, diplomatic deals, and fees
Iran is strengthening its control over the Strait of Hormuz through various measures. These include establishing checkpoints, forming diplomatic agreements, and imposing fees for passage. This consolidation of power allows for government-to-government arrangements and thorough vetting by Iranian authorities.
- ▪Iran is now in de facto control of the Strait of Hormuz.
- ▪The control system includes checkpoints and diplomatic deals.
- ▪Fees may be charged for passage through the strait.
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Iran is consolidating control of Hormuz with checkpoints, diplomatic deals, and feesWith Iran now in de facto control of the strait, the system can involve government-to-government arrangements, intense vetting by the Iranian government, and sometimes fees in exchange for passage.Follow us on Google A drone view shows the Malta-flagged tanker Agios Fanourios I, an oil tanker that sailed through the Strait of Hormuz, arriving in Iraq's territorial waters off Basra, Iraq, April 17, 2026.(photo credit: REUTERS/Mohammed Aty/File Photo)
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