Iranul justifică ecologic o taxă de tranzit prin Strâmtoarea Ormuz

Iran has announced plans to impose taxes on ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, citing environmental concerns. The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson emphasized the need for states benefiting from this maritime route to contribute to environmental protection. He highlighted the pollution issues in the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman, linking them to decades of maritime traffic. The U.S. has firmly rejected this idea, with President Trump warning of serious consequences if the vital shipping route is not reopened quickly. Iran insists that the strait remains blocked until its conditions are met.