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Applying the Imperial Rule in the Strait of Hormuz

Foreign Policy In Focus

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July 9, 2026

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The Trump administration rejects international law but demands Iranian compliance. The post Applying the Imperial Rule in the Strait of Hormuz appeared first on Foreign Policy In Focus.

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Arutz Sheva

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· Jul 2, 2026

The Strait of Hormuz and the Straits of Tammuz

A straight-ahead look on navigating an exit from exile.

Libertarian Institute

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· Jun 23, 2026

Rubio Says Iran Will Not Be Allowed to Charge Fees in the Strait of Hormuz

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the Strait of Hormuz must be treated as an international waterway, and Iran is not allowed to charge ships tolls or fees. “It’s an international waterway. No country is allowed to charge tolls or fees on an international waterway. That’s existing international law,” Rubio said Tuesday. The status of []

Syrian Arab News Agency

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· Jun 25, 2026

Rubio warns Strait of Hormuz transit fees could undermine global shipping

Manama, June 25 (SANA) U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned on Thursday that charging ships to transit the Strait of Hormuz could undermine the principle of freedom of navigation and set a precedent for similar measures in other international waterways. Speaking at a Gulf Cooperation Council meeting in Bahrain, Rubio said allowing countries to []

Financial Times

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· Jun 23, 2026

Hormuz closure strands almost 1,200 cargo ships with $125bn worth of goods

‘Unprecedented’ blockade of the strait raises concerns about the future of global maritime trade, says insurer Allianz

The Cradle

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· Jun 23, 2026

Iran, Oman establish joint committee to manage Hormuz shipping

The two sides renewed their commitment to keeping the strait a safe and open passage for international shipping under their supervision

Eschaton

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· Jun 21, 2026

Narrator: But The Strait Wasn’t Open

Narrator: But The Strait Wasn’t Open

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Related coverage for "Applying the Imperial Rule in the Strait of Hormuz": Arutz Sheva — The Strait of Hormuz and the Straits of Tammuz. Libertarian Institute — Rubio Says Iran Will Not Be Allowed to Charge Fees in the Strait of Hormuz. Syrian Arab News Agency — Rubio warns Strait of Hormuz transit fees could undermine global shipping. Financial Times — Hormuz closure strands almost 1,200 cargo ships with $125bn worth of goods. The Cradle — Iran, Oman establish joint committee to manage Hormuz shipping. Eschaton — Narrator: But The Strait Wasn’t Open