Iran aims to ban U.S. and Israeli ships from Strait of Hormuz and charge others a toll

Iran's parliament is considering a proposal to prohibit vessels connected to the United States, Israel, and other "hostile countries" from passing through the strategically critical Strait of Hormuz, while potentially charging tolls to other shipping. The Trump administration has already rejected this plan. This move represents a significant escalation in Iran's efforts to assert control over one of the world's most important maritime chokepoints.