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US issues warning as Iran charges fees for safe passage through Hormuz Strait
International
Published on 2 May 2026
Iran reportedly demanded payment even for detours and safety
The US has warned shipping firms against paying Iran for “safe passage” through the Strait of Hormuz, alleging Iran charges fees for detours. The move comes alongside US pressure on Iranian ports and wider tensions. In parallel, imprisoned Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi’s health is reported at high risk, after President Trump rejected an Iran proposal to end the war.
- US warns ships not to pay Iran for Hormuz transit
- Iran is accused of charging for detours and safety routes
- US pressure includes blockades of Iranian ports
- Narges Mohammadi’s health and execution of two prisoners raise stakes
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