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US to Blockade Iran, Charge Hormuz Transit Fees

The United States is set to reinstate a blockade on Iranian shipping and impose a 20% transit fee on other commercial vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz. This measure, announced by Donald Trump, aims to restrict Iran's maritime access and generate funds for security operations in the region. The move represents a significant escalation in US-Iran tensions. AI

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US to Blockade Iran, Charge Hormuz Transit Fees

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Teresa Elena Frontado ·

    US to restore Iran blockade, charge fees for Strait of Hormuz shipping

    US President Donald Trump said on Monday that Washington would restore its blockade of Iran and impose fees on commercial vessels using the Strait of Hormuz, after a fresh exchange of attacks cast further doubt on efforts to negotiate an end to the conflict. Posting on social med…