Iran to Unveil Strait of Hormuz Toll Plan Amid US Warning

Iran announced on Saturday that it will soon reveal a plan to manage traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, including the imposition of tolls, as U.S. President Donald Trump warned Tehran it faces a “very bad time” if a peace deal is not reached soon.

Iranian First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref stated that the country would no longer permit “enemy” military equipment to pass through the strategic waterway, though he did not specify which nations or vessels are targeted under the new policy.

The announcement comes amid heightened tensions between Iran and the United States, with Trump cautioning that failure to negotiate a peace agreement would lead to severe consequences for Tehran. The Strait of Hormuz, a chokepoint for about 20% of global oil shipments, has long been a flashpoint in regional confrontations.

Separately, Israel continued its relentless bombardment of southern Lebanon, launching an airstrike on the town of Zawtar al-Sharqiyah. The attack is part of sustained Israeli operations against Hezbollah positions in the area, which have escalated in recent weeks during the ongoing conflict with Iran-aligned groups.

No immediate casualty figures were reported from the strike, but local officials described significant damage to residential infrastructure. The broader war, now in its 79th day, has displaced thousands of civilians across Lebanon and drawn international calls for de-escalation.