Hormuz tolls ‘unacceptable,’ top U.S. envoy says after touring Gulf nations
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken toured Gulf nations and called the tolls imposed on shipping through the Strait of Hormuz unacceptable. He met with officials in Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar to discuss regional security and the impact on global trade. The envoy warned that the United States would consider measures to keep the waterway open and protect commercial navigation.
- ▪Antony Blinken visited Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar to discuss the Strait of Hormuz tolls.
- ▪He described the tolls as "unacceptable" and a threat to free navigation and global commerce.
- ▪The discussions focused on regional security concerns, including Iran's role in the tolls.
- ▪Blinken said the United States is prepared to take steps to ensure the strait remains open for shipping.
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