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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
World
Patrick Wintour Diplomatic editor

Iran announces plans to bring in maritime fees for strait of Hormuz

Numerous cargo vessels are scattered across the Strait of Hormuz under a hazy sky
Vessels at the strait of Hormuz, seen from Musandam, Oman, on Thursday. Photograph: Reuters

Iran has announced plans to introduce a system of maritime fees in the strait of Hormuz in two months, after the 60-day period of negotiation that has been triggered by the signing of the memorandum of understanding.

Tehran, claiming a historic victory over the US, said the strait was under its control and a European plan for a naval mission to escort ships though the strait would not be welcome. The US on Thursday lifted its blockade of Iran, and oil tankers began freely moving through the critical channel.

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