The Embassy of Iran in India on Monday dismissed reports claiming that Tehran had collected $2 million from vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz, calling such claims “unfounded” and emphasizing that they do not reflect the Islamic Republic’s official stance.
In a post on X, the embassy clarified that the remarks circulating in the media merely represent personal opinions and do not constitute Tehran’s formal policy. “The statements made in this regard merely reflect the personal views of individuals and do not, in any way, represent the official position of the Islamic Republic of Iran,” the statement read.
The clarification follows reports that alleged Iran was charging select merchant vessels up to $2 million (approximately ₹18.8 crore) for passage through the strategic waterway, a critical global oil transit route. These reports had been attributed to Alaeddin Boroujerdi, a member of Iran's parliamentary national security committee, who had characterized the purported charges as a demonstration of Iran’s authority over the strait.
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Boroujerdi also reportedly warned that Israel’s energy infrastructure lies within Iran’s reach and could be targeted rapidly, statements that further escalated attention on the region’s maritime and geopolitical security.
The embassy’s rebuttal comes amid heightened scrutiny of commercial shipping and security concerns in the Gulf, as the Strait of Hormuz remains a vital chokepoint for global oil and gas exports. Analysts caution that misinformation or misattributed remarks can exacerbate market volatility and regional tensions.
By clarifying that the $2 million transit fee claims are not official policy, Iran seeks to temper speculation and signal that it is not implementing the controversial charges, even as geopolitical observers continue to monitor developments in the strategically sensitive region.
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