Iran's 'toll booth' at Strait of Hormuz raises legal risks for shippers
Iran’s forces have effectively restricted passage through the Strait of Hormuz amid the Middle East war, creating legal and operational hazards for commercial shipping.
Iran controls the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial international trade waterway, and its forces have virtually closed it off amid the Middle East war. That control—described as a 'toll booth'—creates legally risky conditions for shippers operating in or around the passage.