Iran Denies Reports of Collecting Cryptocurrency Tolls for Strait of Hormuz Passage

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Gate News message, April 23 — Iran’s state media outlet Fars News denied reports claiming that Iran plans to collect tolls in cryptocurrency for passage through the Strait of Hormuz, stating that such reports are inaccurate.

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