Iran grants Hormuz toll exception to Russia

Iran's parliament has prepared a draft law imposing new regulations and tolls for passage through the strategic Strait of Hormuz. In a new development, Iran's Ambassador to Russia, Kazem Jalali, has stated that Tehran has made exceptions for a number of states, including Russia, regarding these duties. This move appears to solidify a key economic and strategic partnership between Iran and Russia amid heightened tensions in the region. The tolls and Iran's intensified control over the strait have already caused major disruptions to global shipping.