Iran says 20% Strait of Hormuz cargo fee is too high

Iranian FM Abbas Araghchi said Iran has "always been the guardian of the Strait of Hormuz" and would remain so, while pushing back on a proposed 20% cargo fee as excessive. He said the charge was "too much" and added that Iran would be "fair." The remarks were made in response to Trump, framing the Strait of Hormuz — a critical oil shipping chokepoint — as central to the exchange.