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Rubio cautions against Hormuz toll precedent
Published 25 June 2026 ยท world
Synopsis US Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned that imposing tolls on ships in the Strait of Hormuz would lead to "total chaos," a stance
Synopsis US Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned that imposing tolls on ships in the Strait of Hormuz would lead to "total chaos," a stance reiterated by Oman which stated no fees would be levied. Iran, however, insisted on its authorization for passage and appeared to criticize Oman's new shipping route. The vital waterway, crucial for global energy, remains a point of contention in ongoing US-Iran negotiations.
Published: June 25, 2026 โข 8:41 PM IST ยท Updated: June 25, 2026 โข 9:38 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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Synopsis US Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned that imposing tolls on ships in the Strait of Hormuz would lead to "total chaos," a stance reiterated by Oman which stated no fees would be levied.
Iran, however, insisted on its authorization for passage and appeared to criticize Oman's new shipping route.
The vital waterway, crucial for global energy, remains a point of contention in ongoing US-Iran negotiations.