US threatens sanctions on shipping firms that pay Iran's maritime tolls
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- Category: World News
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-05-02 10:18 UTC
- Sources: BBC World News
The United States warned shipping companies that any payment of Iran's newly imposed maritime tolls could trigger sanctions. The warning was issued while President Donald Trump expressed little enthusiasm for Iran's latest peace‑deal proposal. No additional outlets covered the same event.
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