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Iran seeks “protection money” from ships in Strait of Hormuz

Iran wants every ship in the Strait of Hormuz to pay “protection money.”
WHO: Iran
WHAT: Iran wants ships in the Strait of Hormuz to pay “protection money.”
WHEN: Jul 1, 2026 at 2:31 PM ET
WHERE: Strait of Hormuz
WHY: Iran is seeking payment from ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz.

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