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world France 24 En 2026-04-02

Iran Sets Up 'Tollbooth' in Strait of Hormuz for Ships

Iran has started collecting tolls from ships seeking safe passage through the Hormuz Strait, amid rising tensions with the US. Oil prices rose and stocks fell in response to US President Donald Trump's speech. The process is currently informal, but could be formalized in the future.

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