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The War of the Straits: 3+1 chokepoints are reshaping the map of global shipping

Hormuz, Bab el-Mandeb, Suez and the Black Sea are increasing distances for ships, fuel costs, insurance premiums and freight rates, and are altering the geography of energy flows

August 11, 2026

Fars News Agency: U.S. agreed at the last minute to let Iran collect fees from Hormuz

The Iranian news agency claims that the final wording of the agreement explicitly recognizes the role of Iran and Oman in the future management of maritime services in the Strait. Transit will remain free only for two months after the agreement is signed

Breaking! Germany declines US request to join security mission in Straits of Hormuz

The Deputy Government Spokesperson Ulrike Demmer said Germany's policies on Iran differ from those of the US