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Iran Plans Hormuz Tolls as Regional War Escalates
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Iran Plans Hormuz Tolls as Regional War Escalates

Iran has announced plans to impose tolls on shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a chokepoint for roughly 20% of global oil trade, as Israel continues strikes on Lebanon and Gaza. Trump has warned of a 'very bad time' ahead, signaling deepening US involvement in the regional crisis.

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Iran war live: Tehran plans tolls in Hormuz; Trump warns of ‘very bad time’

Iran war live: Tehran plans tolls in Hormuz; Trump warns of ‘very bad time’

Al Jazeera · May 17

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