Iran Asserts Control Over Strait of Hormuz, Demands Transit Fees in Rials

Iran's deputy speaker of the Islamic Consultative Assembly, Haji Babaei, has issued a warning to the United States regarding the strategic Strait of Hormuz, declaring it a 'red line' under Iran's full control. According to NS3.AI, Babaei emphasized that transit fees through the strait must be paid in Iranian rials. Mehr News Agency reported that the majority of Iranian parliament members back the plan concerning the Strait of Hormuz, highlighting its significance in regional geopolitics.