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Iran demands passage fee for Strait of Hormuz

Iran has announced the Strait of Hormuz is closed to all vessels except those that pay a passage fee to the Islamic Republic.

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Saturday, 18 April 2026 at 10:00 UTC
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Iran has announced the renewed closure of the Strait of Hormuz to all vessels that do not pay a passage fee to the Islamic Republic. This move formalizes a policy of economic control over the critical global oil chokepoint, escalating tensions over maritime freedom. The announcement directly contradicts recent statements from Iranian diplomats who denied a full blockade. The demand for payment establishes a new financial toll for transit, which is likely to provoke a sharp response from the United States and its allies.
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