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The $40 billion strait

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Adrian Monck
Jun 26, 2026
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Iran struck a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz six days after agreeing to reopen it. Hours later, Tehran pitched Gulf neighbours on a $40 billion annual toll to monetise the threat. The two moves are one. The drone enforces the claim that only Iranian-designated r…

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