Source: International Business Times
Ships moving through the Strait are now subject to a multi-tiered clearance process by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, which can include affiliation checks, inspections, and diplomatic intervention. AFP via Getty Images Iran is reportedly consolidating its control over the Strait of Hormuz with island checkpoints, diplomatic arrangements, and, in some cases, reported transit "fees" to decide which vessels can pass through one of the world's most important oil routes. Reuters detailed that ships moving through the waterway are now being subjected to a multi-tiered clearance process by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, which can include affiliation checks, inspections, and diplomatic intervention.
