Iran seeks multibillion-dollar role in Strait of Hormuz reopening as US forbids tolls - report
Iran is seeking a multibillion-dollar role in the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway. The US has forbidden Iran from imposing tolls on ships passing through the strait during Secretary of State Marco Rubio's visit to the Gulf states. Negotiations between the US and Iran over the reopening of the strait have largely stalled.
- ▪The US has forbidden Iran from imposing tolls on ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz.
- ▪Iran is seeking a multibillion-dollar role in the reopening of the strait.
- ▪Negotiations between the US and Iran over the reopening of the strait have largely stalled.
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Iran seeks multibillion-dollar role in Strait of Hormuz reopening as US forbids tolls - report During US Secretary of State Marco Rubio's visit to the Gulf states this week, he made it clear that Iran would not be allowed to impose tolls on ships wishing to pass through the strait. Follow us on GoogleAn Iranian flag flutters in the wind as ships remain anchored in the Strait of Hormuz on May 16. Negotiations between the US and Iran over opening this critical waterway have largely stalled. (photo credit: Majid Saeedi/Getty Images)
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