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No toll but ‘maritime service fees’ for Strait of Hormuz?

No toll but ‘maritime service fees’ for Strait of Hormuz?
France 24 Tuesday 16 June 2026, 10:53 UTC By FRANCE24 1 min read
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Shipping remains virtually at a standstill through the Strait of Hormuz, according to tracking platforms. That's despite US President Donald Trump's claim that crossings were resuming under his deal to end the war with Iran. Meanwhile a row is emerging over Iran's plan to charge levies on shipping.

Shipping remains virtually at a standstill through the Strait of Hormuz, according to tracking platforms. That's despite US President Donald Trump's claim that crossings were resuming under his deal to end the war with Iran. Meanwhile a row is emerging over Iran's plan to charge levies on shipping.
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