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Iran moves to charge tolls for ships passing through Strait of Hormuz
Iran has effectively closed off the Strait of Hormuz, turning back container ships on Friday. Iranian lawmakers are now considering formally charging fees for vessels wishing to pass through the critical waterway. The move threatens to disrupt global oil supplies and international maritime trade.
Tehran has effectively closed off the critical waterway, turning back container ships on Friday, and Iranian lawmakers are considering whether to charge fees to pass.