Testing the Waters
Iran has threatened to start charging a toll for passage through the Strait of Hormuz. Even if it never happens, the idea could unsettle global shipping.
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#masthead-section-label, #masthead-bar-one { display: none }War in the Middle EastU.S.-Iran TalksIsrael-Lebanon TruceStrait of HormuzEnriched UraniumTimeline of WarAdvertisementSKIP ADVERTISEMENTYou have a preview view of this article while we are checking your access. When we have confirmed access, the full article content will load.NewsletterThe WorldTesting the WatersIran has threatened to start charging a toll for passage through the Strait of Hormuz. Even if it never happens, the idea could unsettle global shipping.Share full articleBy Katrin BennholdI’m the host of The World.Published April 29, 2026Updated April 30, 2026, 1:00 a.m.
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