Iran Gets First Money from Ships; US Threatens to Stop Them
Introduction
On April 23, a senior Iranian official said the central bank got the first money from ships at the Strait of Hormuz. The US president said the US Navy will stop ships. Those ships pay money to Iran.
Main Body
A deputy speaker of Iran's parliament said the first money went into the central bank account. Another lawmaker said the fees are different for different ships. The fees depend on the type, size, and cargo of the ship. All the money is in one account. It is not clear how Iran collects the money. Earlier, some reports said Iran wanted payments in cryptocurrency. The US President, Donald Trump, said the US Navy will block Iranian ships. He also said the US Navy will stop ships. Those ships pay a toll to Iran. Britain, France, and more than 30 other countries talked about keeping the ships safe. They plan to send a group of ships to protect the Strait.
Conclusion
The situation is not clear. Iran says it collects money. The US says it will stop ships. Other countries try to keep ships safe. No one knows if these actions really happen.