According to France 24, shipping through the Strait of Hormuz remains nearly at a standstill—despite US President Trump's recent claims that a new deal with Iran has reopened the passage. Tehran is proposing 'maritime service fees' on vessels, a move observers interpret as a toll by another name. The dispute underscores how far negotiations remain from stabilizing one of the world's most critical shipping routes.

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