Iran to allow ships through Hormuz for fee

An Iranian MP has stated that Tehran plans to impose transit fees on merchant ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, linking the policy to the US withdrawal and the Lebanon ceasefire. The announcement frames the US naval blockade as a failure, claiming the 'evil American regime' has retreated. This follows Iran's earlier declaration that the strait is open for navigation, creating a contradictory situation with the ongoing US blockade. The move appears to be a political and economic assertion of control over the critical waterway.