US warns shippers against paying Strait of Hormuz tolls, donations'

"The United States has warned that any shippers paying tolls or other fees to Iran for passage through the Strait of Hormuz risk being sanctioned, highlighting the ongoing tensions in the region."

"Iran's influence over the Strait of Hormuz has emerged as a key point of leverage, especially following the US and Israel's military actions against Iran, which began on February 28."

"The advisory from the Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control stated that Iran may offer shippers various forms of payment, including fiat currency and digital assets, to facilitate passage."

"The White House spokesperson declined to confirm receipt of Iran's new proposal for a lasting ceasefire, emphasizing that it does not detail private diplomatic conversations."

The United States has issued a warning to shippers regarding potential sanctions for paying Iran tolls for passage through the Strait of Hormuz. This warning coincides with a US naval blockade that has lasted three weeks and stalled ceasefire talks with Iran. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has condemned the blockade as intolerable. Iran has previously suggested charging fees for vessels passing through the strait, a proposal that the US has consistently rejected. The Department of the Treasury has alerted individuals about the risks of making payments to Iran for safe passage.

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