The Embassy of Iran in India has dismissed reports claiming that Tehran is charging vessels $2 million to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, calling such assertions baseless.
In a post on X, the mission issued a formal clarification on the matter, addressing speculation around the strategic waterway at a time of heightened tensions in the Middle East. "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 noted.
"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…"
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
Lawmaker’s remarks not official stance
The clarification comes after media reports attributed comments to Iranian lawmaker Alaeddin Boroujerdi, suggesting that merchant vessels were being charged $2 million for safe passage through the “conflict-hit Hormuz.”
However, the government has denied any such policy, distancing itself from the remarks. "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 statement further clarified.
Rising tensions over Strait of Hormuz
The development comes amid escalating tensions in the region, with Tehran recently warning that it could “completely” close the Strait of Hormuz.
US President Donald Trump said Monday he will hold off on attacking Iranian power plants for five days after "very good" talks with Tehran, an abrupt shift that immediately eased pressure on rattled markets.
Hours before the expiration of his two-day ultimatum -- in which he threatened to "obliterate" Iran's power infrastructure if it did not reopen the strategic Strait of Hormuz -- Trump suddenly reported with little detail that diplomacy was underway, after he earlier shunned talks.
In a social media post characteristically in all capital letters and containing typographical errors, Trump said the United States and Iran "have had, over the last two days, very good and productive conversations regarding a complete and total resolution of our hostilities in the Middle East."
"Based on the tenor and tone" of the talks, "witch (sic) will continue throughout the week, I have instructed the Department of War to postpone any and all military strikes against Iranian power plants and energy infrastructure for a five day period, subject to the success of the ongoing meetings and discussions," Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform.
The post came just hours before Wall Street was set to open after brutal selloffs on European and Asian markets and a further climb in the price of oil.
*With Agency Inputs
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