Iran on Monday dismissed claims about Tehran receiving $2 million from vessels transiting through the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz and terming such reports as 'unfounded'.
In a post on X, the Embassy of Iran in India clarified that statements circulating on the issue do not represent the official position of the Islamic Republic.
“In response to certain claims regarding the alleged receipt of a sum of 2 million dollars by the Islamic Republic of Iran from vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz, it is emphasized that such claims are unfounded,” the embassy said.
In response to certain claims regarding the alleged receipt of a sum of 2 million dollars by the Islamic Republic of Iran from vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz, it is emphasized that such claims are unfounded. The statements made in this regard merely reflect the personal…
— Iran in India (@Iran_in_India) March 23, 2026
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It further added that “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 clarification comes amid heightened scrutiny over maritime security and commercial traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, a key global oil transit chokepoint.
Earlier, media reports suggested that Tehran was charging select merchant vessels up to $2 million (approximately Rs 18.8 crore) for passage through one of the world's most critical maritime chokepoints.
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The claim was attributed to Alaeddin Boroujerdi, a member of Iran's parliamentary national security committee, who framed the move as an assertion of the country's authority over the strategic waterway.
“Collecting $2 million as transit fees from some vessels crossing the strait reflects Iran's strength,” Boroujerdi said in remarks to state broadcaster Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB).
He also warned that Israel's energy infrastructure lies within Iran's reach and could be destroyed “within a day.”
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