Iran Reports $1.5B in Hormuz Transit Fees Since Ceasefire

⚓ HORMUZ — Tehran is already collecting revenue on a strait it agreed to reopen freely. 📌 LOOK CLOSER: $1.5B across 363 vessels confirms Iran operationalized the Persian Gulf Strait Authority before any MOU is signed. Washington's red line was permanent tolls — Tehran is banking temporary ones as fait accompli. Rubio's "negotiable fees" framing from Qatar now has a price tag attached. The longer signature delays, the more entrenched the revenue mechanism becomes.