Analysts suggest Iran may now hold stronger negotiating leverage after a last-minute de-escalation move by the US, reflecting shifting dynamics in ongoing geopolitical tensions
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Tehran, April 2026 – Amid rising geopolitical tensions, Iran has formalized a maritime “toll system” in the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical chokepoints. Ships, especially oil tankers, must now pay transit fees in Chinese yuan or cryptocurrencies (mainly stablecoins such as USDT and USDC) to receive a security escort from the Iranian navy. U.S. dollars are explicitly not accepted.
Analysts suggest China may have played a quiet but influential role in enabling the U.S.-Iran ceasefire, highlighting layered diplomacy beyond visible mediators.