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Iran Says It Will Administer Strait of Hormuz
Iran’s chief negotiator said Tehran will administer the Strait of Hormuz and require vessels to buy insurance. The move follows a temporary U.S. suspension of some sanctions on Iranian oil sales.
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Iran’s chief negotiator said Tehran will administer the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway for global oil shipments. The announcement came from Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, who also outlined plans to require vessels to purchase insurance, a step Lloyd’s List described as a de facto toll.
“Iran will administer the Strait of Hormuz." — Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, June 23, 2026 (Semafor) The developments mark the latest shift in long-running negotiations over sanctions, oil exports, and nuclear oversight.”
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LeftNeutralRightAsserting long-standing rightsDe facto toll imposition
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LeftNeutralRightRights claimToll move
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