US discusses charging vessels for transit through Strait of Hormuz — Politico
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The US is considering charging vessels for transit through the Strait of Hormuz amid a backlog of around 500 vessels, including 220 oil tankers, waiting for safe passage in the Persian Gulf.
Around 500 vessels, including 220 oil tankers, remain in the Persian Gulf near the entrance to the Strait of Hormuz awaiting safe passage