UN maritime agency opposes Hormuz transit fees after Trump demands protection money

Iran has attacked multiple commercial vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz over the past week, according to CNBC, escalating security concerns in the critical waterway. The UN's maritime organization is opposing proposed transit fees for the strait—fees that stem from Trump administration demands for shipping protection.

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