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How Tolls in the Strait of Hormuz Would Undercut International Law
Published: April 7, 2026
Both the U.S. and Iran are now talking about imposing fees on ships using the vital passageway. That could fray a treaty that ended centuries of lawlessness on the high seas. Read More.
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