Iran Floats ‘Insurance Fees’ and Asserts Control Over Hormuz
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Iran sought to assert control over Strait of Hormuz by saying that ships need its permission and mandatory insurance in order to cross, even as the US said that 20 ships sailed through overnight via a route it recommends along Oman’s coast.
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Jun 19, 2026