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Iran eyes Strait of Hormuz transit fees amid shipping crisis, targets ‘domination-seeking powers’

Iran is considering imposing transit fees on vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz, with officials also warning of potential measures against what they describe as “domination-seeking powers” using the key trade route, according to a report

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