"I will call for anyone not to actually follow and use these kind of services because that's a precedent that it would be very detrimental for global shipping."
The head of the International Maritime Organization stated that Iran's proposal to charge tolls for ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz is illegal and should be rejected. He emphasized that countries cannot impose charges on these waterways, as it contradicts international law. The comments come amid ongoing ceasefire talks between the US and Iran, which have not resulted in an agreement. The situation has led to a standstill in shipping through the strait, affecting oil and natural gas exports from the Gulf.
Read at www.aljazeera.com
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