Iranian officials say the country has begun collecting tolls from ships passing through the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
Deputy Speaker Hamidreza Haji Babaei claims the first revenues have already been deposited into the Central Bank, though details remain unclear and the reports have not been independently verified.
Another MP, Alireza Salimi, says fees vary depending on cargo and risk levels.
The development follows earlier threats by Donald Trump, who warned vessels against paying Iran for passage through the key shipping route.
