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US Treasury warns shippers against paying Hormuz tolls even as charity risks sanctions
International
Published on 1 May 2026
Even “charitable” payments to Iran could trigger sanctions
The US Treasury has issued a warning to global shippers that paying Iran any tolls for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz—or donating money in the process—could expose them to US sanctions. The advisory follows Iran’s proposal to charge for passage and its fresh negotiation message to the US delivered via Pakistani mediators.
- US Treasury says paying Hormuz fees to Iran can trigger sanctions
- The warning includes payments framed as charitable donations
- Iran is proposing tolls and reopening talks via Pakistani mediators
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