Event Brief
IMO opposes mandatory tolls for strait passage
Filed: Jul 13, 2026 at 3:00 PM ET
Summary: The UN maritime agency said it has no legal basis for mandatory tolls to transit international straits.
WHO: International Maritime Organization (IMO) spokesperson
WHAT: Said IMO opposes charging mandatory fees for passage through international straits used for navigation
WHEN: Jul 13, 2026 at 1:05 PM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: In response to US President Donald Trump’s plan to reinstate a naval blockade on Iran and charge 20% on cargo shipped through the Strait of Hormuz
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