{"id":119570,"date":"2026-05-01T11:36:52","date_gmt":"2026-05-01T15:36:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/usa\/?p=119570"},"modified":"2026-05-01T11:36:52","modified_gmt":"2026-05-01T15:36:52","slug":"us-warns-ships-over-irans-strait-of-hormuz-tolls-and-sanction-risks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/usa\/us-warns-ships-over-irans-strait-of-hormuz-tolls-and-sanction-risks\/119570\/","title":{"rendered":"US warns ships over Iran\u2019s Strait of Hormuz tolls and sanction risks"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [&:has([data-writing-block])>*]:pointer-events-auto [content-visibility:auto] supports-[content-visibility:auto]:[contain-intrinsic-size:auto_100lvh] R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:9a39570b-9cb9-4149-8dbd-1089c645f5b2-6\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-6\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" data-turn=\"assistant\">\n<div class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\">\n<div class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\">\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+&]:mt-1\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"587b64c0-e3c0-4bf1-a857-e904ae01944e\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-3\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word dark markdown-new-styling\">\n<p data-start=\"228\" data-end=\"390\">The <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">United States Department of the Treasury<\/span><\/span> has issued a strong warning. It said ships that pay tolls to <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Iran<\/span><\/span> could face sanctions.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"392\" data-end=\"516\">The advisory came from the <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Office of Foreign Assets Control<\/span><\/span>. It made it clear that even indirect payments may be risky.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"518\" data-end=\"692\">This includes money given as donations. Groups like the <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Iranian Red Crescent Society<\/span><\/span> were mentioned. Officials believe such routes could be used to bypass sanctions.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"694\" data-end=\"772\">The message is simple. Paying for safe passage may still count as a violation.<\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1cqdcnn\" data-start=\"774\" data-end=\"825\">Strait of Hormuz importance in global oil supply<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"826\" data-end=\"986\">The <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Strait of Hormuz<\/span><\/span> is one of the most important shipping routes in the world. Around 20% of global oil and gas shipments pass through it. Any disruption here can affect fuel prices worldwide. It can also impact supply chains.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1077\" data-end=\"1263\">Iran has suggested new tolls for ships using this route. This idea is linked to ongoing tensions with the <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">United States<\/span><\/span> and <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Israel<\/span><\/span>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1265\" data-end=\"1342\">The proposal has raised concerns among global traders and shipping companies.<\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"atan2\" data-start=\"1344\" data-end=\"1394\">Iran US tensions and latest negotiation signals<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1395\" data-end=\"1590\">At the same time, there are signs of possible talks. <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Iran<\/span><\/span> has sent a new proposal for negotiations. <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Pakistan<\/span><\/span> is acting as a mediator.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1592\" data-end=\"1715\">Officials say Iran may ask for payments in many forms. This could include cash, digital assets, or even goods and services. Some payments may look like charity. Others could be informal deals. But US authorities say all such options are under watch.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1844\" data-end=\"1955\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">The situation remains tense. But the new proposal hints that both sides may still be looking for a way forward.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The United States Department of the Treasury has issued a strong warning. 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