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The Strait of Hormuz, connecting the Persian Gulf and Oman Gulf, is a critical maritime artery for global trade, especially oil and LNG exports. Before the start of the US-Israeli operation, traffic in the strait reached 120-140 ships per day, but after blocking by Iran in March it decreased significantly.
Donald Trump’s announcement about the possible introduction of tolls is part of a complex negotiation process. Following the June 18 signing of a memorandum between the United States and Iran providing for free navigation, the parties agreed to a 60-day period to work out a final agreement. However, earlier, in April 2026, it was reported that Iran allowed the introduction of a fee for passage for “neutral” countries, while passage could be denied to “hostile” ones.
