Iran Discussing Proposal With Gulf States to Establish Fees in Strait of Hormuz

Iranian officials are in negotiations with members of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) about creating a system to charge fees for ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz. 

According to the Wall Street Journal, Iran is seeking to impose a toll on vessels entering and exiting the Persian Gulf similar to how Turkey taxes ships transiting the Dardanelles. China is involved in the talks. 

On Thursday, Secretary of State Marco. . .