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The U.S.
And Israel continue to strike Iran.
While Iran is firing back at neighboring nations, Iran has also choked off most traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.
There is a report today from maritime tracker Lloyd's List
that a French-owned container ship is now transiting the Strait.
Its passage comes as Iran says it will start charging ships that sail through.
NPR's Jackie Northam reports.
An Iranian lawmaker says the fee for a ship to pass through the Strait of Hormuz could cost up to $2 million.
It will involve government-to-government negotiations,
getting permits, and transiting through Iranian territorial water.
The toll system is still being formalized and currently appears ad hoc.
Analysts say some ships, including those from India, Pakistan, and China, have worked out deals diplomatically.
Iranian-owned and flagged vessels won't be charged, will not be allowed to pass full stop.
Analysts say it 's unlikely a toll system similar to the Suez Canal would get regional buy-in,
and that opening the strait through diplomacy is still the best answer.
Jackie Northam, NPR News.
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