Sounds like something Trump would do and I bet Trump would charge a lot more if he had control over the Strait of Hormuz.
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Posted on 06/02/2026 8:36:19 PM PDT by BenLurkin
At least 300 non-Iranian ships have applied for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz with Tehran’s new authority seeking to create a permanent toll system along the vital passageway.
The Persian Gulf Strait Authority (PGSA) said the majority of the ships applying were oil tankers, with at least 77% of the applicants looking to exit the Persian Gulf to reach Asia, particularly China and India, two of the Middle East’s largest fuel buyers.
The PGSA’s remarks came as the IRGC announced that its naval forces have escorted 24 vessels through the Strait of Hormuz over the past 24 hours.
The IRGC also confirmed that it was behind the attack on the Panama-flagged MSC Sariska V container ship near Kuwait as retaliation for the US strike on the Iranian vessel M/V Lian Star.
The US maintains that its warships patrolling the Gulf of Oman have intercepted 121 commercial vessels as of Monday, with five additional ships “disabled” to ensure the blockade on Iran’s ports.
The Strait of Hormuz remains one of the key issues regarding the fragile US-Iran peace talks, with Tehran seeking to permanently establish the toll system while the Trump administration demands the passage remain open and free.
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Piracy.
Violent Grift.
Mad Mo’ would be proud.
Iran’s just cutting out the British middleman.
Not true.
Propaganda War
* Monitor from satellite, nuclear developments, and perform long range surgical strikes.
* The rest unnecessary. We have no gas lines.
You don’t say.
I respectfully submit that this is just more fake news.
It couldn’t possibly be real with USN USAF deployed right there.
BOMB, BOMB, BOMB IRAN!
Perhaps Iran’s naval escort forces are due to ‘volunteer’ as target objects for America’s overflight forces??
Of false, then gas prices here, should be 1.99/gal.
Propaganda Stalemate war
* We have no gas lines
* We do have an unvoted, We The People, 30+ Un-Beautiful Government Bill.
Sounds like something Trump would do and I bet Trump would charge a lot more if he had control over the Strait of Hormuz.
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I can’t say either this looks like victory
A good ass whipping yes but not victory
FTA
The Persian Gulf Strait Authority (PGSA) said some 300 non-Iranian ships have applied for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz———the Authority is seeking to create a permanent toll system along the vital passageway.
The majority of ships applying were oil tankers, with at least 77% looking to exit the Persian
Gulf to reach Asia, particularly China and India, two of the Middle East’s largest fuel buyers.
As of early June 2026, President Donald Trump’s strategy for the Strait of Hormuz has included direct efforts to guide and protect shipping, though the approach has evolved from public announcements to more discreet methods.
Trump’s “Project Freedom” (May 2026): In early May 2026, President Trump announced “Project Freedom,” a U.S. initiative designed to “guide” commercial ships, particularly those not involved in the ongoing US-Israel war with Iran, out of the strait, which had been effectively blocked by Iranian forces. -——— NPR
Methodology: The initiative initially featured US Central Command (CENTCOM) utilizing guided-missile destroyers, over 100 aircraft, and 15,000 personnel to provide a “defensive umbrella”. It was explicitly designed as a “coordination mechanism” to help ships avoid Iranian mines and interference, rather than a traditional, one-on-one Navy escort for every vessel.
After an initial announcement and start, Trump announced a temporary pause in “Project Freedom” on May 5, 2026, to allow for potential diplomatic agreements with Iran. ———BBC
Following the pause of “Project Freedom,” the U.S. has transitioned to a quieter approach, coordinating with shippers to navigate the area, often at night and near the Omani coast, with the US military offering support when necessary. -——— The Straits Times
Throughout the period, the administration has maintained that it will use force, including conducting “self-defense strikes” against Iranian forces, to ensure the free flow of energy through the region.
The strategic goal of this action is to break the Iranian blockade of the waterway, which has hindered global shipping and raised oil prices. ———BBC
cont
That’s how we got here in the first place.
cont
Israel was involved in the US-led strategy to secure the Strait of Hormuz led by Trump, specifically by providing “intelligence” and other “unspecified assistance” to the maritime security mission. -——JNS.org
Then-Foreign Minister Israel Katz stated that Israel was assisting the American-led effort with intelligence, though it was not expected to send naval vessels to join the patrols. ———JNS.org
The involvement was part of a broader Israeli interest in countering Iran’s influence in the region and bolstering relationships with Gulf countries, according to Katz.——— The Times of Israel
Israel expressed support for the US efforts to establish an international naval coalition to protect trade routes in the Gulf. ——— The Maritime Executive
Iran said that an Israeli presence in the Persian Gulf would be a “blatant threat” to regional stability. ——— Global Security.org
Oddly this is totally believable but odd. A supertanker with 2 million barrels of oil is worth about 160 million dollars. On a business basis it is totally logical to pay the bribe. But the strait is closed to any tankers from Iran.
Iran can not offer safe passage out as we have blocked it. We are allowing non Iranian passage in and out, but the straits are not truly open yet.
Oddly this is totally believable but odd. A supertanker with 2 million barrels of oil is worth about 160 million dollars. On a business basis it is totally logical to pay the bribe. But the strait is closed to any tankers from Iran.
Iran can not offer safe passage out as we have blocked it. We are allowing non Iranian passage in and out, but the straits are not truly open yet.
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