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April 8, 2026
Iran to Charge Fees for Shipping in Strait of Hormuz
- Secretary Pete Hegseth and Gen. Dan Caine confirmed that the Strait of Hormuz is open for shipping as of April 8, 2026.
- Iran plans to charge shipping firms tolls in cryptocurrency and conduct inspections for weapons, complicating navigation.
- Shipping firms remain cautious due to unclear conditions despite U.S. assurances about the strait's status.
5 Sources
- Trump says he's considering 'joint venture' with Iran for Strait of Hormuz tollsApr 8, 2026 at 1:28 PM · The Hill
- Trump says charging countries to use Strait of Hormuz could be ‘joint venture’ with IranApr 8, 2026 at 2:32 PM · Independent
- First ships pass Strait of Hormuz since Trump-Iran ceasefire, but traffic remains low amid confusionApr 8, 2026 at 2:47 PM · CNBC
- Senate Democrat: Strait of Hormuz tolls would be 'extraordinary win for Iran'Apr 8, 2026 at 4:42 PM · The Hill
- Strait of Hormuz is open, Secretary Hegseth and Gen. Caine sayApr 8, 2026 at 5:05 PM · ABC News