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US launches new strikes on Iran, proposes tolls for Strait of Hormuz

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The U.S. has initiated a new series of strikes against Iran, escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz. This action follows President Donald Trump's announcement of reinstating a blockade and proposing to charge tolls for ships transiting the critical waterway. Iran has responded by asserting its role as the guardian of the strait and mocking Trump's toll proposal, suggesting it validates Iran's own claims to manage traffic and potentially charge fees. AI

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US launches new strikes on Iran, proposes tolls for Strait of Hormuz

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Jon Gambrell, Konstantin Toropin, Will Weissert, The Associated Press ·

    U.S. launches new strikes on Iran while Tehran mocks Trump’s reversal on charging for Hormuz transits — ‘20% is of course too much. We will be fair’

    “POTUS is absolutely right. Whoever provides secure and safe passage of commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz should be compensated for this service.”

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