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Iran's Proposed $20 Billion 'Protection Toll' on Strait of Hormuz Deemed Unrealistic

Iran is reportedly seeking to impose a 'protection toll' of $20 billion annually on shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a proposal dismissed by analysts as a pipe dream.

12 Aug, 07:08 — 12 Aug, 07:08
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YahooMostly Factual2d ago

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

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