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news Al Jazeera 2026-05-21

Economic Analysis: Is Paying Iran for Hormuz Transit Cheaper Than Blockade?

The article delves into the economics surrounding the Strait of Hormuz, questioning whether vessels find it more cost-effective to pay transit fees to Iran rather than endure a blockade.


Economics of Hormuz closure are skewed towards Iran, so why won't the vessels just pay Tehran and sail away?

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