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U.S. Treasury Broadens Hormuz ‘Toll’ Warning to Maritime Sector

|Strait of Hormuz, Iran|1 independent sources

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The U.S. Treasury Department has expanded its warning about potential sanctions for vessels that enter the Strait of Hormuz, citing increased risks amid regional tensions.

The announcement, issued by Treasury officials, extends the earlier “toll” notice to the broader maritime industry, urging shipping companies to assess the likelihood of U.S. sanctions if they transit the strategic waterway.

The move follows heightened concerns over security in the region, with the Treasury emphasizing that the warning applies to all vessels, not just those directly involved in conflict.

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