Europe considering proposals to allow navigational fees in strait of Hormuz
Plans specify tolls must not be compulsory, as US officials urge Iran to make public statement that strait is open and that shipping can safely pass Europe is studying proposals that may allow the charging of navigational fees in the strait of Hormuz so long as the tolls are not compulsory and have the support of the UN agency that regulates maritime transport. Britain’s deputy prime minister, David Lammy, said the imposition of compulsory tolls would be disastrous. But some of his cabinet colle
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Iran is also under pressure from regional states to clarify its proposals for the strait of Hormuz and whether the fees would in effect be compulsory. Photograph: ReutersView image in fullscreenIran is also under pressure from regional states to clarify its proposals for the strait of Hormuz and whether the fees would in effect be compulsory. Photograph: ReutersStrait of HormuzEurope considering proposals to allow navigational fees in strait of HormuzPlans specify tolls must not be compulsory, as US officials urge Iran to make public statement that strait is open and that shipping can safely passPatrick Wintour Diplomatic editorSat 11 Jul 2026 00.32 EDTFirst published on Sat 11 Jul 2026 00.00 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleEurope is studying proposals that may allow the charging of…
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