Iran's new authority charges tolls for Strait of Hormuz passage, with 300 ships applying

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Iran's new authority is charging tolls for passage through the Strait of Hormuz, with 300 ships applying. The Persian Gulf Strait Authority, under US sanctions, will deny passage to "hostile countries" like the US and Israel. Most applicants are oil tankers. This comes amid ongoing tensions and US sanctions against the PGSA, with Iran seeking to establish a permanent toll system.


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