Rubio warns Hormuz tolls would 'spread like contagion' to other waterways

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Iran announced plans to impose maritime service fees for vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz, a move criticized by US Senator Rubio who warns such tolls could spread to other critical maritime waterways. The announcement raises regional security and trade concerns.

Tehran has said it plans to impose what it calls maritime service fees, as opposed to tolls.