Iran has begun charging fees for "safe passage" through the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran has opened a "safe passage" through the Strait of Hormuz for ships with prior approval and, in some cases, likely for a fee. According to Lloyd's List, citing sources, at least one tanker has paid Tehran approximately $2 million for passage.
The initiative is being implemented with the participation of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). Approved vessels transit Iranian territorial waters near Larak Island, where IRGC forces and port authorities visually identify the ships.
Several countries, including India, Pakistan, Iraq, Malaysia, and China, are negotiating with Tehran regarding the terms of passage. According to the publication, at least nine tankers have already used the "safe passage" route.
Permits are currently issued on a case-by-case basis, but the IRGC intends to formalize the procedure in the near future. Applicants for passage will be required to disclose information about the vessel's owner and final destination.
The scheme is designed for tankers not associated with the US or Israel. However, as experts from the consulting firm Control Risks point out, even approval does not guarantee complete safety. Individual IRGC units could detain or even seize a vessel, despite formal permission from other agencies.
Furthermore, analysts believe the US is unlikely to tolerate a scheme that effectively cements Iran's complete control over the strait for long. They predict that US forces may soon launch strikes against facilities and individuals involved.