Hormuz, Iran and the Dangerous Politics of Maritime Tariffs

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The latest diplomatic push over Iran, now centered on Bürgenstock, should be welcomed because talking is still cheaper than escalation. Yet President Donald Trump’s idea of possible American tolls in the Strait of Hormuz after the 60-day period risks turning a fragile ceasefire into a new argument over sovereignty, law, and humiliation. The United States [...] The post Hormuz, Iran and the Dangerous Politics of Maritime Tariffs appeared first on Modern Diplomacy .