US Treasury warns shippers not to pay Hormuz tolls, even in form of charity
The U.S. Treasury has warned shippers against paying any tolls or making charitable donations to Iranian entities for passage through the Strait of Hormuz, citing risk of sanctions. The advisory emphasizes that payment demands, including in-kind contributions to organizations like the Iranian Red Crescent Society, carry sanctions risks regardless of form. The warning coincides with Iran's transmission of a new negotiation proposal to U.S. and Israeli conflict resolution talks via Pakistani mediators.
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US Treasury warns shippers not to pay Hormuz tolls, even in form of charitySign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxUnited States Department of the Treasury logo and U.S. flag are seen in this illustration taken April 23, 2025. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/IllustrationPublished May 01, 2026, 11:23 PMUpdated May 01, 2026, 11:23 PMWASHINGTON, May 1 - Any shippers paying tolls to Iran for passage through the Strait of Hormuz, including charitable donations to organizations such as the Iranian Red Crescent Society, are at risk of punitive sanctions, the U.S.
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