The United Nations shipping agency has formally opposed a proposal by US President Donald Trump to impose a 20% toll on all cargo vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
The rejection comes as Washington seeks to fund its naval security operations in the region through direct levies on commercial traffic, a move that has sparked immediate pushback from international bodies.
The UN agency stated that it opposes fees for any transit through the strait, signaling a clash between US unilateral security funding mechanisms and established international maritime norms.
This diplomatic friction adds a new layer of complexity to the ongoing shipping risks in the Persian Gulf, where traders are already navigating heightened geopolitical tensions.
President Trump announced the reinstatement of a naval blockade on Iran alongside the proposed cargo charges, framing the US as the "guardian" of the waterway.
The administration argues that the fees are necessary to cover the costs of keeping the route open and secure.