Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated last month that no country can charge tolls for passage through the Strait of Hormuz, which contrasts with President Donald Trump's recent announcement. On July 13, Trump declared that the U.S. would begin charging a 20 percent toll on ships passing through the strait, referring to the U.S. as 'THE GUARDIAN OF THE HORMUZ STRAIT.' He emphasized that the strait would remain open to all countries except Iran, which he claimed was subject to a blockade. Rubio had previously asserted that charging tolls on international waterways is against existing international law. Following Trump's announcement, Iran's foreign minister contested U.S. control over the strait, asserting that Iran has always been its guardian. The United Nations’ International Maritime Organization also stated that there is no legal basis for imposing tolls for passage through straits used for international navigation.
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Marco Rubio's Previous Statement on Tolls in Strait of Hormuz Contradicted by Trump's Announcement
Marco Rubio's statement against tolls in the Strait of Hormuz has resurfaced following President Trump's announcement of a new toll policy. Trump declared a 20 percent toll on ships passing through the strait, contradicting Rubio's assertion that such charges are illegal under international law. Iran has disputed U.S. claims of control over the strait, and the UN's maritime organization has opposed the imposition of tolls.
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