Iran aims to ban U.S. and Israeli ships from Strait of Hormuz and charge others a toll

What the report says

Iran’s parliament is considering a proposal that would block ships tied to the United States, Israel and other countries described by lawmakers as “hostile” from passing through the Strait of Hormuz, according to NPR World. The plan would also require some other vessels to pay a toll to transit the waterway, though the available material does not provide details on how the fee would work or which ships would be affected.

The Strait of Hormuz is a narrow and strategically important route between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman, through which a significant share of global oil shipments moves. Because of that, any restriction there could have broad implications for international shipping, energy markets and regional security. In general, Iran has used the strait as leverage in disputes with Western governments, but the specific measure under review remains a parliamentary proposal rather than an enacted policy.

The snippet says the Trump administration rejected the idea. No further response, timing for a vote, or final decision is included in the source material. Based on the report’s framing, the proposal appears aimed at increasing pressure on countries Iran views as adversaries while reinforcing Tehran’s control over a critical maritime chokepoint.