On March 20, according to the Financial Times, a tanker operator paid Iran $2 million on Wednesday to ensure its safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz. The report states that Iran is now charging "favored" countries millions of dollars per tanker to guarantee their safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz.
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Iran Charges Millions for Safe Passage Through Strait of Hormuz, FT Reports
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