Iran pushes ahead with Hormuz toll ‘authority’ amid reports of US-Iran deal
- Iran moves to normalise control over Strait of Hormuz shipping amid reports of a US-Iran deal to reopen the waterway
- Reported deal would pause Iran’s nuclear enrichment in exchange for sanctions relief and the lifting of Hormuz transit restrictions, but details are yet to be negotiated
- China has urged a swift reopening of the strait, calling for all parties to restore safe passage
Iran has created a new Persian Gulf Strait Authority to approve ship transits and collect tolls in the Strait of Hormuz, just as reports are emerging that the US and Iran are negotiating a detailed agreement to open the strait
