India, March 23 -- Amid global turmoil over the world's biggest oil chokepoints, Iran is reportedly charging some vessels $2 million to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, a move described by Iranian parliament member Alaeddin Boroujerdi as a new approach to control the narrow waterway.

"Now, because war has costs, naturally, we must do this and take transit fees from ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz," he was quoted as saying by Iran International. Follow US-Iran war live updates

The member of the Iranian parliament's national security committee further stated that the measure is already in place, adding that it reflects a new "sovereign regime" in the Strait of Hormuz after decades.

Boroujerdi also reacted to US President Don...