UN says it will evacuate sailors stranded in Strait of Hormuz, as Rubio warns against tolls

BBC News Tuesday 23 June 2026, 20:01 UTC 1 min read

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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned Iran that no country can charge fees for ships to travel through the strait.

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