Iran Makes Moves to Assert Control Over the Strait of Hormuz

The New York Times | June 23, 2026, 5:01 a.m. | Original
After Iran weaponized the waterway by making it too dangerous for businesses, experts say, the country is now looking to charge fees to vessels seeking to transit the vital water.
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