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Iran wants a mafia-style ‘protection’ toll on the Strait of Hormuz, but the eye-popping $20 billion per year…

Iran is seeking to impose a significant toll on vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz, potentially generating up to $20 billion annually. However, analysts believe this demand is unlikely to be accepted by the U.S. or Iran's regional neighbors due to its illegality under international maritime law and the potential for global economic disruption. A more probable outcome involves a jointly managed waterway with Oman, potentially including less public, AI

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Iran wants a mafia-style ‘protection’ toll on the Strait of Hormuz, but the eye-popping $20 billion per year…

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Jordan Blum ·

    Iran wants a mafia-style ‘protection’ toll on the Strait of Hormuz, but the eye-popping $20 billion per year haul is a pipe dream

    Details of any tolling or voluntary fee system are unlikely to be finalized in any potential interim deal, further delaying a permanent peace solution.