Treasury warns US shippers against paying Iranian tolls to cross Strait of Hormuz
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- Category: United States
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-05-01 14:45 UTC
- Sources: The Hill
The Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control issued an advisory stating that any US vessel or company found paying Iran’s demanded tolls could face sanctions. The warning aims to deter companies from complying with Iran’s “toll” scheme for passage through the strategic waterway.
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