A Bloomberg report, relayed by the source, indicates that European governments are prepared to accept the tolls Iran intends to impose on vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz, describing the outcome as 'inevitable.' The channel also comments that an Israeli official, disparagingly called 'Caligula,' had claimed no tolls would be collected, but his position is now disregarded.
The Bloomberg report, relayed on Telegram, marks the latest indication that European governments are increasingly acquiescing to Iran's demand for transit fees through the Strait of Hormuz, a key chokepoint for global oil shipments. The channel's commentary frames this as a capitulation to 'Islamic terror' and points to an Israeli official, referred to as 'Caligula,' who previously insisted that no tolls would be collected under any agreement. The Zioneer has extensively covered the evolving international stance on Hormuz: earlier reports noted European acceptance of the inevitability of tolls, U.S. opposition, and a leaked Bloomberg memo detailing a potential U.S.-Iran understanding that included sanctions relief and a reconstruction fund. The channel's post adds a distinctly Israeli political angle, criticizing the government's perceived weakness. The identity of 'Caligula' is not specified, but the term is used in Israeli right-wing discourse to refer to Prime Minister Netanyahu or other officials. The report underscores the growing divide between European pragmatism and Washington's firm rejection of any tolls.
3 developments
- DevelopingUS official says Iran told Washington it will not collect Strait of Hormuz tolls
- ConfirmedReport: US presses Iran to drop Strait of Hormuz toll demand; Tehran unmoved
- DevelopingIran analyst claims U.S. will collect Strait of Hormuz tolls, contradicting Tehran's officials
- DevelopingIranian Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf details Strait of Hormuz toll arrangement in rare interview
Source and signal
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