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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.

25 Mar, 12:23 — 26 Mar, 12:21
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SCMPMostly Factual47d ago

Iran to allow Malaysian vessels to pass in Strait of Hormuz: Anwar

Malaysia’s Prime Minister ⁠Anwar Ibrahim said ⁠on Thursday he had spoken to the leaders of Iran, Egypt, Turkey and other regional countries and said Malaysian vessels were now being allowed ‌to pass through the Strait of Hormuz. Anwar in a televised address thanked Iran’s president for allowing the passage of Malaysian ships. “We are now in the process of releasing the Malaysian oil tankers and the ⁠workers involved so that they may continue their journey home,” ‌he said. Anwar said he talk...

By Reuters

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DWHigh48d 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.

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YahooMostly Factual47d ago

Kevin O'Leary says removing Iran from Strait of Hormuz would be a global 'game changer'

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Times of IndiaMostly Factual47d ago

Toll system in Hormuz? Iran drafts bill to charge ships for safe passage amid war

The Middle East war has intensified an oil crisis as Iran's actions in the Strait of Hormuz disrupt global energy supplies. While the Red Sea's Bab el-Mandeb Strait is considered an alternative, it also faces threats. Reopening Hormuz is complicated by its geography and requires significant security measures, including a multinational coalition, to overcome the risks of attacks and minefields.

By TOI BUSINESS DESK

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hindustan-timesMostly Factual47d ago

Khawaja Asif mocks US's Hormuz goal as Pakistan offers to mediate talks with Iran: 'Was open before war'

Iran recently said that the country has allowed ‘friendly nations’ like India, Pakistan, Iraq, China and Russia to use the Strait of Hormuz.

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straits-timesMostly Factual47d ago

Iran drafts law to impose tolls for transiting Strait of Hormuz - The Straits Times

Iran drafts law to impose tolls for transiting Strait of Hormuz  The Straits Times

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ndtvMostly Factual47d ago

Row Over CBI Probe Into Suicide Triggers Congress Rift In Punjab

An official of the warehousing corporation died by suicide after accusing former Punjab minister Laljit Singh Bhullar of harassing him

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Korea HeraldMostly Factual47d ago

[Song Jong-hwan] Time for action in Strait of Hormuz crisis

The war involving Iran, now entering its fourth week, is escalating with no clear end in sight. Statements by US President Donald Trump have shifted repeatedly, heightening uncertainty and volatility in the region. Under these circumstances, the international security environment is becoming increasingly unpredictable, and South Korea’s response is being put to a critical test. Trump warned that unless the Strait of Hormuz were to be reopened within 48 hours, Iran’s power facilities could face d

By The Korea Herald

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daily-mirror-lkMixed47d ago

Iran readies law to charge tolls in strait of Hormuz: ’ships must pay for security’ - Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka

Iran readies law to charge tolls in strait of Hormuz: ’ships must pay for security’  Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka

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DW25 Mar, 12:23First to report

Is Iran cashing in millions from Strait of Hormuz blockade?

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aftonbladet25 Mar, 20:17

Hormuzpassager mot pengar för vänligt sinnade

Korea Herald25 Mar, 20:30

[Song Jong-hwan] Time for action in Strait of Hormuz crisis

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Yahoo25 Mar, 21:48

Kevin O'Leary says removing Iran from Strait of Hormuz would be a global 'game changer'

morgunbladid25 Mar, 22:13

Hormússundið „einvörðungu lokað óvinum“

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straits-times26 Mar, 01:45

Iran drafts law to impose tolls for transiting Strait of Hormuz - The Straits Times

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indian-express26 Mar, 03:23

US-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: Iran allows passage to India, China via Strait of Hormuz, says FM Araghchi

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hindustan-times26 Mar, 04:45

Khawaja Asif mocks US's Hormuz goal as Pakistan offers to mediate talks with Iran: 'Was open before war'

rzeczpospolita26 Mar, 04:48

Iran otwiera Cieśninę Ormuz dla przyjaciół. Na liście m.in. Chiny i Rosja

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daily-mirror-lk26 Mar, 05:57

Iran readies law to charge tolls in strait of Hormuz: ’ships must pay for security’ - Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka

Times of India26 Mar, 06:01

Toll system in Hormuz? Iran drafts bill to charge ships for safe passage amid war

balkan-web26 Mar, 06:39

“Tarifa për të garantuar sigurinë e anijeve”, media: Irani përgatit ligj për taksën e Ngushticës së Hormuzit

iefimerida26 Mar, 06:39

Το Ιράν ετοιμάζει νομοσχέδιο για επιβολή «διοδίων» στα Στενά του Ορμούζ

il-sole-24-ore26 Mar, 06:40

Iran, il Parlamento lavora a pedaggi per Stretto di Hormuz

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ndtv26 Mar, 11:41

Row Over CBI Probe Into Suicide Triggers Congress Rift In Punjab

SCMP26 Mar, 12:21Latest update

Iran to allow Malaysian vessels to pass in Strait of Hormuz: Anwar