The US will not support Iran's introduction of a fee for ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, which is an international waterway. This was previously stated by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio after a meeting with leaders of the Gulf countries, CNN reports, writes UNN.
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Rubio's statement came after US President Donald Trump announced his intention to reinstate the naval blockade of Iran and impose a 20 percent compensation fee on cargo transported through the Strait of Hormuz. The Secretary of State emphasized that international maritime routes cannot be subject to unilateral fees.
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This is an international waterway. There is not a single country on Earth that would support the need to pay money for passage through the straits
He also noted that the Gulf countries do not support any fees or payments for the use of international waters.
The President has made it clear that this will not happen. This will not be part of this. This cannot be part of this
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