Iran Demands Control of Hormuz and Rial Payments for Transit
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Iran has called for its military forces to oversee the Strait of Hormuz and has requested that transit fees be paid in Iranian rials.
The Iranian government stated that it wants its forces to supervise the passage of vessels through the strategic waterway and that any payments for such transit should be made in rials rather than foreign currencies.
The demand comes amid heightened tensions between Iran and the United States, with both sides monitoring developments in the region closely.
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