Iran is reportedly planning to levy a toll on ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, a move that could violate international maritime norms established by the United Nations' Convention on the Law of the Sea. The Iranian government aims to charge $1 per barrel of oil as a toll for shipping companies, claiming it is necessary for monitoring activities in the strait. However, experts argue that this would infringe upon the right of innocent passage guaranteed by the convention, which prohibits charges solely for passage through territorial waters. Both Iran and the United States have not ratified this convention, which has been adopted by 172 countries. Legal experts caution that imposing such tolls could lead to a precedent where other nations might follow suit, potentially disrupting global shipping and trade. The situation is further complicated by ongoing tensions in the region, including military actions and diplomatic negotiations between Iran and the U.S., which may influence the enforcement of these proposed tolls and their implications for international maritime law.