Will ships pay to pass through the Strait of Hormuz

As of early April 2026, many commercial ships are reportedly paying transit fees—described as an "Iranian tollbooth"—to secure safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz. While international maritime law generally prohibits such charges, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has begun enforcing a mandatory toll system for vessels it deems from non-hostile countries to avoid military threats or attacks.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support our podcast to serve update news entire the world!