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diplomacyAug 24, 2026

Iran threatens 45 tankers with fines, confiscation in Hormuz escalation

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The named vessels could be fined, detained and have their cargoes confiscated, according to an X post late on Sunday from the Persian Gulf Strait Authority, a new body set up by Iran to manage the strait.

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    The named vessels could be fined, detained and have their cargoes confiscated, according to an X post late on Sunday from the Persian Gulf Strait Authority, a new body set up by Iran to manage the strait. Also read: Fewer than 20 ships cross Strait of Hormuz over weekend as US-Ir…

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