Iran Tightens Grip on Strait of Hormuz Through Checkpoints, Diplomatic Pacts and Passage “Fees”
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Tehran Expands Its Influence Over a Critical Global Shipping Route Iran is rapidly consolidating its control over the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, introducing a growing system of island checkpoints, diplomatic clearance agreements and in some cases unofficial “security fees” for ships seeking safe passage through one of the world’s most important oil transit routes. […]