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title: "Iran's attempt to control the Strait of Hormuz by charging for passage unnerves the shipping industry despite low chances."
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# Iran's attempt to control the Strait of Hormuz by charging for passage unnerves the shipping industry despite low chances.

Iran is attempting to establish dominance over the strait by imposing fees for passage. Analysts believe the probability of this occurring is low, but the warning has caused unease in the shipping sector.

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