Iran must not be allowed charge tolls in Strait of Hormuz, UN watchdog says

Al Jazeera DiplomaticNews ReportEN 3 min read 100% complete by John PowerApril 12, 2026 at 05:20 AM

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Trump says US will blockade strait of Hormuz after Iran peace talks fail

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The head of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) stated on April 12, 2026, that Iran's demand to charge tolls for ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz is illegal and should be rejected internationally. IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez told Al Jazeera that such tolls violate international law and could set a detrimental precedent for global shipping. His comments came amidst stalled ceasefire talks between the US and Iran in Pakistan, where disagreements over the Strait and Iran's nuclear program were points of contention. Despite a recent ceasefire announcement, shipping in the Strait of Hormuz remains at a standstill, impacting oil and gas exports. The US has also considered a joint venture with Iran for collecting payments in the waterway.

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Key Claims (5)

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US Vice President JD Vance said Tehran had not accepted Washington’s terms for a deal.

quote — US Vice President JD Vance100% confidence

Only 22 ships with their automatic identification system turned on exited the strait between the start of the truce and Friday.

statistic — S&P Global100% confidence

US President Donald Trump has floated the possibility of a “joint venture” for collecting payments operated by Washington and Tehran.

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Countries do not have the right to introduce tolls or payments or charges on these straits.

quote — Arsenio Dominguez100% confidence

Iran’s bid to charge ships tolls to transit the Strait of Hormuz would be illegal.

quote — International Maritime Organization Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez100% confidence

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Key Entities & Roles

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United Kingdom 30% Press TV 40% Al Jazeera 40% Pakistan 40% Donald Trump 50% JD Vance 50% International Maritime Organization ×385% United States ×690% Arsenio Dominguez ×390% Strait of Hormuz ×495% Iran ×895%

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strait of hormuz 100% tolls 90% international maritime organization 80% international law 70% iran 60% shipping 60% ceasefire talks 50% united states 50% nuclear programme 40%