That $2 million toll on oils tankers passing through the Hormuz Strait....

[OGBuzz]

would earn Iran $70 billion per year. No wonder Trump is talking about getting in on the action by partnering up with Iran.

[Norrrm]

1. With America's share going where?

US Treasury?

Privatized to Trump companies?

[OGBuzz]

3. I'm sure he'd find a way to keep a big chunk for himself....

for doing such a magnificent job of "presidenting". And lets remember that Trump "donates" his entire $400K presidential salary to charity, so he is owed big time by the American and Iranian people.

[Bettie]

8. LOL....of course not the treasury

it would go directly to the horrid orange man.

[OC375]

2. Internationally, is Hormuz and the Strait considered international waters, or "settled science" as being part of Iran?

I guess what I'm getting at is, is it legal to charge fees and guard transit like it is sovereign territory?

Anti-flame disclaimer - I agree the war is illegal, Trump is scum, and lives are more important than everything else. It's a simple question about legality, international convention or whatever governs this as I really don't know a lot about the Strait area. I'm not asking who claims this or that or who deserves it because whatever. Just facts as the internet is a tough search these days. Thanks!

[OGBuzz]

4. I really had no clue but I found this, I hope Google A.I. has the facts straight....

The Strait of Hormuz is not considered "high seas" (international waters); it is an international strait composed of the territorial waters of Iran and Oman. While these countries have sovereignty over the waters, international law (UNCLOS) mandates a right of "transit passage" for shipping, prohibiting arbitrary closure.

[OC375]

6. Thanks!

[2naSalit]

5. And it might...

Kill him when they tell him to fuck off.

[Rob H.]

7. I'd love to hear what absolute lunacy his pitch would be

"Hey, I know the US attacked your country on my illegal orders and killed over 150 schoolgirls, among many others, but how 'bout letting me in on that sweet, sweet toll money?"