Bahrain rejects Iranian permit/fee regime for Strait of Hormuz passage

Bahrain publicly rejected Iran's proposed permit and fee regime for Strait of Hormuz transit, citing nearly 7,000 Iranian missile and drone attacks against Gulf states and Jordan. This marks a firm collective Gulf pushback against Tehran's attempt to assert control over the strategic chokepoint, escalating diplomatic friction over maritime access. The rejection signals potential for heightened tensions in the strait, though no military response is yet reported.