Iran aims to ban U.S. and Israeli ships from Strait of Hormuz and charge others a toll

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Published on August 6, 2026 • Originally reported by NPR's International Desk. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.
A vessel is anchored off the coast of Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates on Aug. 3. The war with Iran nearly ground traffic to a halt in the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran's parliament is reviewing a plan to ban ships linked to the U.S., Israel and other "hostile countries" from transiting the Strait of Hormuz. The Trump administration has rejected the plan.

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