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Iran plans to charge service fees in Strait of Hormuz despite Donald Trump claiming otherwise
“As a country where the Hormuz is part of its territorial waters, we will definitely charge service fees,” an official said, denying such charges were a toll.
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Vanguard News
· Jun 24, 2026
Trump claims Iran assured Strait of Hormuz won’t be tolled
Tehran has repeatedly said it plans to charge what it calls maritime service fees for crossing the strait, as opposed to tolls, a plan fiercely opposed by the United States. The post Trump claims Iran assured Strait of Hormuz won’t be tolled appeared first on Vanguard News.
NPR News
· Jul 3, 2026
Iran's control of the Strait of Hormuz remains a powerful bargaining chip
Despite efforts by U.S. negotiators, Iran says it wants to charge a toll for ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz. It's yet another unresolved issue of the U.S.-Iran war.
2Paragraphs
· Jun 25, 2026
Marco Rubio Warns Iran: “Abandon the Fantasy Now”
President Trump’s Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced at a press conference this week in Manama, Bahrain, that the United States will not allow Iran to charge a fee at the Strait of Hormuz. Rubio said: “You can call it a fee. You can call it a toll, call it whatever you want. If you []
TASS
· Jul 11, 2026
US demands Iran publicly announce intention against attacking vessels in Strait of Hormuz
According to Reuters, the US also demands that Iran publicly declare its lack of intentions to charge for the passage of vessels through the strait
JFeed
· Jun 22, 2026
Trump Lifts Iran Oil Sanctions: Billions Flow to Revolutionary Guards
Treasury issues general license allowing Tehran to sell oil in dollars IRGC included in sanctions relief despite terror designation | The dramatic financial implications (World News)
Iran Herald
· Jun 25, 2026
US and Iran clash over Hormuz transit toll
Tehran insists it can levy fees on shipping while Washington claims no country may charge for passage through an international waterwayThe US and Iran have clashed over Tehran's move to levy a toll on ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz.Washington has insisted that Tehran cannot impose transit fees, while Iran argues it can levy charges for services provided.Iran intends to intro
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Related coverage for "Iran plans to charge service fees in Strait of Hormuz despite Donald Trump claiming otherwise": Vanguard News — Trump claims Iran assured Strait of Hormuz won’t be tolled. NPR News — Iran's control of the Strait of Hormuz remains a powerful bargaining chip. 2Paragraphs — Marco Rubio Warns Iran: “Abandon the Fantasy Now”. TASS — US demands Iran publicly announce intention against attacking vessels in Strait of Hormuz. JFeed — Trump Lifts Iran Oil Sanctions: Billions Flow to Revolutionary Guards . Iran Herald — US and Iran clash over Hormuz transit toll