Iran’s Strait of Hormuz toll plans spark global legal outcry

Iran’s proposal to impose tolls on vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz has been condemned as illegal by international shipping authorities. The head of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) stated that such charges would violate international law and urged the global community to reject the move. The dispute over tolls arises as tensions between the US and Iran persist despite a fragile ceasefire announced last week. Both nations remain at odds over key issues, including shipping rig