The first revenue from the transit fee in the Strait of Hormuz has been transferred to the Central Bank's account" - Fars news agency quoted Deputy National Assembly Chairman Hamid Reza Hajibabai on April 22.
A senior Iranian MP revealed to Tasnim news agency that fees through Hormuz vary depending on the type of ship, cargo volume and related risks. He also added that Iran sets rules for evaluating and collecting these fees.
Last month, the Iranian Parliamentary Security Committee approved a plan to impose fees on ships passing through this strategic waterway route.
Iran has increased restrictions on the movement of ships through the Strait of Hormuz amid the US-Israel conflict with Iran that broke out since the end of February.
The Iranian government said that the world's energy artery is still open to everyone, except for ships linked to the US, Israel and allies.
Travel through Hormuz is still very limited in the context of the US naval blockade of Iranian ports and recent attacks and seizures of ships in the area.
Last weekend, CNN quoted a senior Iranian official as saying that Tehran would prioritize paid ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.
“Due to the limited number of ships allowed to pass, Iran has decided to prioritize ships that respond more quickly to the new regulations on the Strait of Hormuz and pay for security and safety services,” the official added.
According to this official, ships that do not pay fees will have their passage "delayed".
A senior Iranian official described this priority measure as part of Iran's efforts to manage maritime traffic "in the context of a new order dominating this strait".
Iranian officials also declared that Tehran's provision of security and stability for ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz is not free.
