US Issues Sanctions Warning to Shipping Firms Paying Iran for Strait of Hormuz Transit
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- Category: United Kingdom
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-05-02 08:26 UTC
- Sources: The Independent
The United States warned maritime companies that any payments to Iran for passage through the Strait of Hormuz could trigger secondary sanctions. The move aims to curb Iran’s revenue from shipping fees amid heightened tensions over the strategic waterway.
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