US Threatens Sanctions on Shipping Firms Paying Iranian Toll in Strait of Hormuz
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- Category: Asia
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-05-02 06:00 UTC
- Sources: The Hindu
The United States has warned maritime companies that they could face sanctions if they pay tolls levied by Iran for transiting the Strait of Hormuz. The strait handles roughly one‑fifth of global oil and gas trade in peacetime, making the warning significant for international shipping. The notice aims to deter firms from supporting Iran’s revenue from the strategic waterway.