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Iran's proposal to collect tolls in the Strait of Hormuz violates trade norms

Iran's Toll Demand Threatens Global Oil Trade Flow Iran has proposed collecting tolls in the Strait of Hormuz as a condition to end conflict with the United States and Israel. The demand violates international maritime law guaranteeing freedom of navigation and would give Iran control over 20% of global oil supplies. Accepting would enrich Iran's military while pushing energy prices higher.