The UN's International Maritime Organisation (IMO) has stated that imposing tolls on ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz would establish a "dangerous precedent" and violate international law. This statement comes after Iranian officials suggested implementing such tolls following a recent ceasefire with the United States. The IMO spokesperson emphasized that no international agreement permits tolls on international straits and that the UN Convention on the Law of the Seas (UNCLOS) guarantees the right of transit passage for ships, which bordering states are obligated not to impede. This stance underscores the importance of maintaining freedom of navigation through this critical waterway.