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Iran Allegedly Charging Transit Fees in Strait of Hormuz
An Iranian lawmaker claims Tehran is quietly charging tankers up to $2 million for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, following an earlier provocative suggestion by an Iranian scholar for such a transit fee to recover losses.
24 Mar, 18:46 — 25 Mar, 12:23
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DWHigh12h ago
Is Iran cashing in millions from Strait of Hormuz blockade?
An Iranian lawmaker claims Tehran is quietly charging tankers up to $2 million for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz. The move threatens to turn the key waterway into a high-stakes toll booth.
Read full article →ndtvMostly Factual1d ago
'Iran Will Welcome US Troops, It's Easier To Hit Soldiers On Ground': Scholar
Iranian scholar Foad Izadi suggested Tehran could implement a transit fee for ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz to recoup losses. "People who don't like the transit fee, they can maybe get reimbursed by the US government," he said.
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