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Iran is tightening its grip on the Strait of Hormuz—the world’s most vital oil artery—introducing a de facto “toll booth” system that forces vessels to enter Iranian waters, undergo vetting by the Revolutionary Guard, and pay fees in yuan.  Traffic through the strait has plunged 90% since the war began, driving up global oil prices and causing shortages across Asia. New shipping data shows Iran-affiliated vessels now account for up to 90% of transits, while many ships switch off tracking systems to avoid detection.  In this video, we break down:  How Iran’s “toll booth” operates  The impact on global oil markets and Asian nations  Rising tensions and attacks on vessels  What Iran’s proposed legislation means for freedom of navigation  📌 Sources: Lloyd’s List Intelligence, UN International Maritime Organization, Kpler  🔔 Subscribe for more in-depth coverage on geopolitics and energy security.  #StraitOfHormuz #Iran #OilPrices #Geopolitics #EnergySecurity #ShippingNews

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00:04Hello and welcome to Global Pulse News. Iran is positioning itself as the gatekeeper of the

00:11Strait of Hormuz, the world's most critical oil artery. A move that could formalize Tehran's

00:17chokehold over the waterway and secure its oil route to China. Communications with the

00:22United Nations Maritime Agency and new shipping data suggest Iran has introduced a de facto

00:28toll booth system. Vessels must now enter Iranian waters, undergo vetting by the Islamic Revolutionary

00:35Guards Corps, and in at least two cases, pay fees in yuan. Since the war began, traffic through the

00:42strait has plunged by 90%. That has driven up global oil prices and caused shortages across Asia.

00:50According to Lloyd's List Intelligence, only about 150 vessels have transited since March 1st.

00:56That is roughly a single day's normal pre-war volume. Meanwhile, Iran's Karg Island terminal

01:04exported 1.6 million barrels in March, mostly to small private refineries in China.

01:10Iran-affiliated ships made up 60% of transits early in the war. But recently, that share has risen to

01:1790%. Many vessels switch off their tracking systems before passing through. And according to the UN's

01:25International Maritime Organization, at least 18 ships have been attacked and seven crew members killed.

01:32To pass safely, operators must now reroute north around Larrak Island, placing them in Iranian

01:38territorial waters. They must submit cargo, ownership, destination, and crew details to intermediaries

01:45linked to the Revolutionary Guard. Approved vessels receive an escort. Iran's parliament is reportedly

01:53drafting legislation to formalize fees and assert sovereignty over the strait. The International

01:59Maritime Organization has condemned the attacks and called for coordinated international action

02:05operation to uphold freedom of navigation. I'm Branda for GPN, stay with us for more updates.

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Iran’s Strait of Hormuz ‘Toll Booth’ | Oil Chokepoint & Global Impact

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