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Kazem Jalali (Iranian Ambassador to Moscow)
Strait of Hormuz
June 8, 2026
"Iran's ambassador to Moscow stated that the Strait of Hormuz will remain open but under new conditions including transit fees. The fees will be determined by Iranian and Omani authorities based on ship type and cargo. The US has expressed strong opposition to the imposition of such tolls."
Author: Daniel Yergin
Daniel Yergin's masterpiece provides the essential historical context of the global oil trade and the strategic importance of chokepoints like the Strait of Hormuz, explaining why any attempt to control or tax this passage triggers intense geopolitical conflict.