Iran is now openly shaking down tankers for $1.5 to $2 million per passage through the Strait of Hormuz, the critical chokepoint carrying one-fifth of the world’s oil. Payments accepted in cash, crypto, or barter. State media Fars confirmed the racket, turning international waters into a cash machine for the mullahs after recent conflicts.President Trump saw this coming and delivered a clear warning months ago: “There are reports that Iran is charging fees to tankers going through the Hormuz Strait. They better not be and, if they are, they better stop now.”This is classic Iranian aggression, testing American resolve and holding global energy supplies hostage. Weak responses only invite more trouble. Time for Trump to enforce freedom of navigation the way only he can. No more tolls from Tehran.HT OSI
