The American president warned Donald Trump From any Iranian move to impose duties on… Oil tankers passers-by Strait of HormuzStressing that such a step may increase tensions in the region and affect the stability of global energy markets.
Trump said, in a post on the Truth Social platform, that reports of Iran collecting fees from ships are “worrying,” adding: “They better not do that, and if they have already started, they should stop immediately.”
This warning comes at a time when the Strait, which is one of the most important sea lanes for transporting oil in the world, is witnessing escalating tensions against the backdrop of the crisis with Iran, as a large percentage of global energy supplies pass through it.
Observers believe that any restrictions or additional fees on the movement of ships in the strait may directly affect oil prices, by raising transportation and insurance costs, which may lead to disruptions in global supply chains.
These developments may also push shipping companies and importing countries to search for logistical alternatives, which may increase pressure on markets in light of the current geopolitical conditions.
